Psalms 30:10
Hear me, O LORD, and have mercy; O LORD, be my helper.”
BSB
ASV
Hear, O Jehovah, and have mercy upon me: Jehovah, be thou my helper.
KJV
Hear, O Lord, and have mercy upon me: Lord, be thou my helper.
Hear, O Lord, and have mercy upon me. A short and comprehensive petition, available at all seasons, let us use it full often. It is the publican's prayer; be it ours. If God hears prayer, it is a great act of mercy; our petitions do not merit a reply. Lord, be thou my helper. Another compact, expressive, ever fitting prayer.
He prayed for mercy to pardon ( Have mercy upon me ), and for grace to help in time of need-- Lord, be thou my helper. On these two errands we also may come boldly to the throne of grace, Heb. iv.
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The walk8
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Psalms 28:7The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart rejoices, and I give thanks to Him with my song.
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You turned my mourning into dancing; You peeled off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,
When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.
I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom…
He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD.
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Psalms 54:4Surely God is my helper; the Lord is the sustainer of my soul.
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So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”
The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand…