Psalms 116:10
Psalms 116:10 in Multiple Translations
I believed, therefore I said, “I am greatly afflicted.”
I believed, therefore have I spoken: I was greatly afflicted:
I believe, for I will speak: I was greatly afflicted:
I still had faith, though I said, I am in great trouble;
I trusted in you, so I told you, “I'm suffering terribly!”
I beleeued, therefore did I speake: for I was sore troubled.
I have believed, for I speak, I — I have been afflicted greatly.
I believed, therefore I said, “I was greatly afflicted.”
I believed, therefore have I spoken: I was greatly afflicted:
I continued to believe/trust in Yahweh, even when I said, “I am greatly afflicted/troubled.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 116:10
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Psalms 116:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הֶ֭אֱמַנְתִּי
כִּ֣י
אֲדַבֵּ֑ר
אֲ֝נִ֗י
עָנִ֥יתִי
מְאֹֽד
הֶ֭אֱמַנְתִּי
ʼâman
H539
be faithful
V-Hiphil-Perf-1cs
כִּ֣י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
אֲדַבֵּ֑ר
dâbar
H1696
to speak
V-Piel-Imperf-1cs
אֲ֝נִ֗י
ʼănîy
H589
I
Pron
עָנִ֥יתִי
ʻânâh
H6031
be occupied
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
מְאֹֽד
mᵉʼôd
H3966
much
Adv
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 116:10
הֶ֭אֱמַנְתִּי
ʼâman
H539
"be faithful"
V-Hiphil-Perf-1cs
This Hebrew word means to be faithful or trustworthy, as seen in the KJV translations. It can also mean to support or confirm something, and is used in passages like Psalm 37:3 to describe trusting in God. The concept of faithfulness is central to the book of Proverbs.
Definition: 1) to support, confirm, be faithful 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to support, confirm, be faithful, uphold, nourish 1a1a) foster-father (subst.) 1a1b) foster-mother, nurse 1a1c) pillars, supporters of the door 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be established, be faithful, be carried, make firm 1b1a) to be carried by a nurse 1b1b) made firm, sure, lasting 1b1c) confirmed, established, sure 1b1d) verified, confirmed 1b1e) reliable, faithful, trusty 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to stand firm, to trust, to be certain, to believe in 1c1a) stand firm 1c1b) trust, believe Aramaic equivalent: a.man (אֲמַן "to trust" H0540)
Usage: Occurs in 102 OT verses. KJV: hence, assurance, believe, bring up, establish, [phrase] fail, be faithful (of long continuance, stedfast, sure, surely, trusty, verified), nurse, (-ing father), (put), trust, turn to the right. See also: Genesis 15:6; Job 24:22; Psalms 12:2.
כִּ֣י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
אֲדַבֵּ֑ר
dâbar
H1696
"to speak"
V-Piel-Imperf-1cs
To speak or communicate, like God speaking to Moses in Exodus or a king commanding his people. It can also mean to promise or warn someone.
Definition: : speak/tell/command 1) to speak, declare, converse, command, promise, warn, threaten, sing 1a) (Qal) to speak 1b) (Niphal) to speak with one another, talk 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to speak 1c2) to promise 1d) (Pual) to be spoken 1e) (Hithpael) to speak 1f) (Hiphil) to lead away, put to flight
Usage: Occurs in 1049 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work. See also: Genesis 8:15; Exodus 12:25; Leviticus 23:9.
אֲ֝נִ֗י
ʼănîy
H589
"I"
Pron
This Hebrew word is a simple way of saying 'I' or 'me', often used for emphasis. It is used by people like David in the Psalms to express their thoughts and feelings. The word is a basic part of the Hebrew language.
Definition: I (first pers. sing. -usually used for emphasis)
Usage: Occurs in 803 OT verses. KJV: I, (as for) me, mine, myself, we, [idiom] which, [idiom] who. See also: Genesis 6:17; Leviticus 19:36; 1 Samuel 25:24.
עָנִ֥יתִי
ʻânâh
H6031
"be occupied"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
To afflict or oppress someone, making them feel low or depressed. In the Bible, it can also mean to humble oneself, as seen in Psalm 35:13. It involves being put down or becoming weak.
Definition: (Qal) to be occupied, be busied with
Usage: Occurs in 79 OT verses. KJV: abase self, afflict(-ion, self), answer (by mistake for H6030 (עָנָה)), chasten self, deal hardly with, defile, exercise, force, gentleness, humble (self), hurt, ravish, sing (by mistake for H6030 (עָנָה)), speak (by mistake for H6030 (עָנָה)), submit self, weaken, [idiom] in any wise. See also: Genesis 15:13; 2 Kings 17:20; Psalms 35:13.
מְאֹֽד
mᵉʼôd
H3966
"much"
Adv
Meod means 'much' or 'very' and is used to emphasize something. It can mean 'exceedingly' or 'greatly' and is often used to show strong feelings or actions.
Definition: adv 1) exceedingly, much subst 2) might, force, abundance n m 3) muchness, force, abundance, exceedingly 3a) force, might 3b) exceedingly, greatly, very (idioms showing magnitude or degree) 3b1) exceedingly 3b2) up to abundance, to a great degree, exceedingly 3b3) with muchness, muchness
Usage: Occurs in 278 OT verses. KJV: diligently, especially, exceeding(-ly), far, fast, good, great(-ly), [idiom] louder and louder, might(-ily, -y), (so) much, quickly, (so) sore, utterly, very ([phrase] much, sore), well. See also: Genesis 1:31; 1 Samuel 11:6; Psalms 6:4.
Study Notes — Psalms 116:10
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- Psalms 116:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 116:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 116:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 116:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 116:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 116:10
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 116:10
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 116:10
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 116:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 116:10
- Sermons on Psalms 116:10
Context — The LORD Has Heard My Voice
8For You have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling.
9I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living.
10I believed, therefore I said, “I am greatly afflicted.”
11In my alarm I said, “All men are liars!” 12How can I repay the LORD for all His goodness to me?Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Corinthians 4:13 | And in keeping with what is written: “I believed, therefore I have spoken,” we who have the same spirit of faith also believe and therefore speak, |
| 2 | Hebrews 11:1 | Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see. |
| 3 | 2 Peter 1:21 | For no such prophecy was ever brought forth by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. |
| 4 | Proverbs 21:28 | A lying witness will perish, but the man who listens to truth will speak forever. |
| 5 | 2 Peter 1:16 | For we did not follow cleverly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty. |
| 6 | Numbers 14:6–9 | Joshua son of Nun and Caleb son of Jephunneh, who were among those who had spied out the land, tore their clothes and said to the whole congregation of Israel, “The land we passed through and explored is an exceedingly good land. If the LORD delights in us, He will bring us into this land, a land flowing with milk and honey, and He will give it to us. Only do not rebel against the LORD, and do not be afraid of the people of the land, for they will be like bread for us. Their protection has been removed, and the LORD is with us. Do not be afraid of them!” |
Psalms 116:10 Summary
[This verse means that even when we are going through tough times, we can still trust in God and say so, just like the psalmist did. It's not about feeling happy or comfortable all the time, but about believing in God's love and care for us, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11. When we believe in God, we can speak truth and hope, even in the midst of struggles, and trust that He is working everything out for our good, as stated in Romans 8:28. By trusting in God and speaking truth, we can walk in faith and worship, even in difficult times.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to believe and still be afflicted?
Believing in God does not mean we will be exempt from troubles, as seen in Psalms 116:10, but rather that we trust in His goodness and sovereignty even in the midst of affliction, as stated in Romans 8:28.
How can we say we believe in God if we are struggling with doubts?
It's normal to have doubts and struggles, but as it says in Psalms 116:10, believing is not about the absence of doubts but about trusting in God's character and promises, as seen in Hebrews 11:1 and 2 Corinthians 5:7.
What is the relationship between faith and speech?
According to Psalms 116:10, what we say is a reflection of what we believe, and as it says in Matthew 12:34, out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks, highlighting the importance of aligning our words with our faith.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Psalm?
This verse is part of a larger expression of gratitude and trust in God, as seen in Psalms 116:8-9, where the psalmist gives thanks for deliverance, and in Psalms 116:12, where the psalmist seeks to repay God's goodness, demonstrating a heart of worship and dependence on God.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I am struggling to trust God, and how can I apply the principle of believing despite affliction?
- In what ways can I align my speech with my faith, speaking truth and hope even in the midst of challenges?
- How can I cultivate a deeper trust in God's sovereignty and goodness, even when my circumstances seem difficult or uncertain?
- What are some promises of God that I can cling to when I am feeling afflicted or doubtful, and how can I apply them to my life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 116:10
I believed, therefore have I spoken,.... Here the Septuagint, Vulgate Latin, Arabic, and Ethiopic versions, begin a new psalm, but without any foundation in the original; nor is it countenanced by
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 116:10
I believed, therefore have I spoken: I was greatly afflicted: I believed, therefore have I spoken. As the former strophe was occupied with the deliverance, so this is taken up with the thanksgiving for it.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 116:10
I believed, to wit, God’ s promise of deliverance and of the kingdom made to me by Samuel, which I was confident he would perform in spite of discouragements and difficulties. Therefore have I spoken: so these words are translated, as by others, so by the apostle, . I have spoken; either, 1. What I have now said, ; or, 2. What I have uttered to others concerning God’ s promises made to me; which I was not ashamed nor afraid to publish when I had occasion, because I was fully persuaded that God would make them good. I was greatly afflicted; or, when I was, &c.; or, although I was, &c.; such particles being very frequently understood. The sense is, And this I did even in the midst of many and sore afflictions.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 116:10
Psalms 116:10 I believed, therefore have I spoken: I was greatly afflicted:Ver. 10. I believed, therefore have I spoken] Fundamentum et fulcrum verae spei est fides viva. Hope is the daughter of faith, but such as is a staff to her aged mother; and will produce a bold and wise profession of the truth before men, as also earnest prayer to God. It is as the cork upon the net, though the lead on the one side sink it down, yet the cork on the other keeps it up. Some translate the words thus: "I believed when I said I am greatly afflicted: I believed when I said in my haste all men are liars." q.d. Though I have had my offs and my ons, though I have passed through several frames of heart and tempers of soul in my trials, yet I believed still, I never let go my hold, my grip of God, in any perturbation.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 116:10
(10, 11) I believed, therefore have I spoken.—This is the rendering of LXX. and Vulg., and it has become almost proverbial from St. Paul’s adaptation of it (2 Corinthians 4:13; see New Testament Commentary). And no doubt this is the sense of the words, though the particle khî has been taken in a wrong connection. Mr. Burgess has certainly given the true explanation of the use of this particle. It sometimes follows instead of preceding the verb affected by it. We must render, It is because I believed that I spoke (of God’s graciousness, &c.). What follows then comes in as an antithesis. I was in great trouble; I said in my pain, “All men are untrustworthy or deceitful” Or (LXX.), In an ecstasy of despair I said, “The whole race of mankind is a delusion.” The meaning of the whole passage may be thus put: It is through trust in God that I thus speak (as above—viz., of God being glorious and righteous, and of His preserving the souls of the simple). It was not always so.
Once in distrust I thought that God did not care for man, and that the whole of humanity was a failure. The word châphez, rendered in Authorised Version haste, more properly alarm, is in Job 40:23 contrasted with trust, as it is here with faith. For the sense failure or vanity for the word rendered in Authorised Version liars, see Isaiah 58:11 (“fail;” margin, “lie or deceive”).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 116:10
Verse 10. I believed, therefore have I spoken] Distressed and afflicted as I was, I ever believed thy promises to be true; but I had great struggles to maintain my confidence; for my afflictions were great, oppressive, and of long standing. It is scarcely worth observing that the letters called heemantic by the Hebrew grammarians, and which are used in forming the derivatives from the roots, are taken from the first word in this verse, האמנתי heemanti, "I have believed;" as the prefixes in that language are found in the technical words משה וכלב Mosheh vecaleb, "Moses and Caleb;" and the formatives of the future are found in the word איתן eythan, "strength."
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 116:10
10–14. Faith’s triumph must be followed by grateful thanksgiving.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 116:10
I believed, therefore have I spoken - This, in the Septuagint and Latin Vulgate, begins a new psalm, but without any good reason.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 116:10
10. I believed, etc.—Literally, I believed, for I spoke. Quoted from the Septuagint, 2 Corinthians 4:13. The psalmist here casts his eye backward to the struggles of his soul described Psalms 116:3; Psalms 116:8.
Sermons on Psalms 116:10
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Meet Your Psychiatrist: He Helps You Live by Faith by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the power of God's word to bring order and light out of chaos and darkness. He encourages believers to have faith in God's ability to transfo |
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What Does It Mean to Believe by Raymond Golsworthy | Raymond Golsworthy emphasizes the importance of true and genuine faith in Christ for our eternal welfare, highlighting that our salvation is solely through faith and not by works. |
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(Grace Baptist) Die to Self by Bill McLeod | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of bad things turning out good, both in Scripture and in contemporary life. He uses the example of David fleeing from King Saul a |
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Judgement & a New House by Robert B. Thompson | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of judgment and the importance of living a righteous life. He emphasizes that while we may be able to hide our true selves in this |
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Faith That Works by Brian Guerin | Brian Guerin emphasizes the necessity of faith in the life of a believer, illustrating that faith must be active and accompanied by works to be effective. He discusses how speaking |
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Of the Concern the Spirit of God Has in the Covenant of Grace. by John Gill | John Gill emphasizes the vital role of the Holy Spirit in the Covenant of Grace, illustrating that the Spirit is not merely a bystander but an active participant who approves and e |
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Reconciling Religious Dissensions Among Christians by James Arminius | James Arminius preaches about the nature, effects, causes, and remedies of religious dissensions among Christians. He highlights the presence of evil in all ages, the conflict betw |