Psalms 141:1
Psalms 141:1 in Multiple Translations
I call upon You, O LORD; come quickly to me. Hear my voice when I call to You.
LORD, I cry unto thee: make haste unto me; give ear unto my voice, when I cry unto thee.
Jehovah, I have called upon thee; make haste unto me: Give ear unto my voice, when I call unto thee.
Lord, I have made my cry to you; come to me quickly; give ear to my voice, when it goes up to you.
Lord, I'm calling out to you! Please hurry up and help me! Please listen to me when I cry out to you!
A Psalme of David. O Lord, I call vpon thee: haste thee vnto me: heare my voyce, when I cry vnto thee.
A Psalm, by David. O Jehovah, I have called Thee, haste to me, Give ear [to] my voice when I call to Thee.
LORD, I have called on you. Come to me quickly! Listen to my voice when I call to you.
A Psalm of David. LORD, I cry to thee: make haste to me; give ear to my voice, when I cry to thee.
Of understanding for David. A prayer when he was in the cave. [1 Kings 24]
Yahweh, I call out to you; please help me quickly! Listen to me when I am calling to you.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 141:1
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Psalms 141:1 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מִזְמ֗וֹר
לְ/דָ֫וִ֥ד
יְהוָ֣ה
קְ֭רָאתִי/ךָ
ח֣וּשָׁ/ה
לִּ֑/י
הַאֲזִ֥ינָ/ה
ק֝וֹלִ֗/י
בְּ/קָרְאִ/י
לָֽ/ךְ
מִזְמ֗וֹר
mizmôwr
H4210
melody
N-ms
לְ/דָ֫וִ֥ד
Dâvid
H1732
David
Prep | N-proper
יְהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
קְ֭רָאתִי/ךָ
qârâʼ
H7121
to call
V-Qal-Perf-1cs | Suff
ח֣וּשָׁ/ה
chûwsh
H2363
to hasten
V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
לִּ֑/י
Prep | Suff
הַאֲזִ֥ינָ/ה
ʼâzan
H238
to listen
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
ק֝וֹלִ֗/י
qôwl
H6963
voice
N-ms | Suff
בְּ/קָרְאִ/י
qârâʼ
H7121
to call
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
לָֽ/ךְ
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 141:1
מִזְמ֗וֹר
mizmôwr
H4210
"melody"
N-ms
This word refers to a melody or song, often with instrumental music. In the Bible, it is used to describe a psalm or poem set to notes. The KJV translates it as psalm.
Definition: melody, psalm
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: psalm. See also: Psalms 3:1; Psalms 63:1; Psalms 4:1.
לְ/דָ֫וִ֥ד
Dâvid
H1732
"David"
Prep | N-proper
David was the youngest son of Jesse and a king of Judah, first mentioned in Ruth 4:17, and an ancestor of Jesus.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at Rut.4.17; son of: Jesse (H3448) and Nahash (H5176I); brother of: Eliab (H0446I), Abinadab (H0041I), Shimeah (H8093), Zeruiah (H6870), Abigail (H0026H)(?), Nethanel (H5417H), Raddai (H7288), Ozem (H0684) and Elihu (H0453J); married to Michal (H4324), Abigail (H0026), Ahinoam (H0293H), Maacah (H4601I), Haggith (H2294), Abital (H0037), Eglah (H5698) and Bathsheba (H1339); father of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727), Nathan (H5416), Solomon (H8010), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N) Also named: Daueid, Dauid, Dabid (Δαυείδ, Δαυίδ, Δαβίδ "David" G1138) § David = "beloved" youngest son of Jesse and second king of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 912 OT verses. KJV: David. See also: Ruth 4:17; 1 Samuel 20:41; 1 Samuel 27:9.
יְהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
קְ֭רָאתִי/ךָ
qârâʼ
H7121
"to call"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs | Suff
This Hebrew word means to call out to someone or something, often by name. It's used in many situations, like calling for help or reading aloud. In Genesis, God calls out to Adam in the Garden.
Definition: : call_to/invite/entreat 1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound 1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God) 1a3) to proclaim 1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read 1a5) to summon, invite, call for, call and commission, appoint, call and endow 1a6) to call, name, give name to, call by 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to call oneself 1b2) to be called, be proclaimed, be read aloud, be summoned, be named 1c) (Pual) to be called, be named, be called out, be chosen
Usage: Occurs in 689 OT verses. KJV: bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 49:1; Judges 1:26.
ח֣וּשָׁ/ה
chûwsh
H2363
"to hasten"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for to hurry or be eager with excitement, often translated as to make haste. It can also mean to enjoy or feel something, conveying a sense of enthusiasm or readiness. This word is used in various contexts, including when someone is preparing for action.
Definition: 1) to haste, make haste, hurry 1a) (Qal) to make haste 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to show haste, act quickly, hasten, come quickly
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: (make) haste(-n), ready. See also: Numbers 32:17; Psalms 70:2; Psalms 22:20.
לִּ֑/י
""
Prep | Suff
הַאֲזִ֥ינָ/ה
ʼâzan
H238
"to listen"
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
To listen or hear is the meaning of this Hebrew word, often implying obedience or paying attention to what is being said, as in 1 Kings 3:9.
Definition: 1) to hear, listen 1a) (Hiphil) 1a1) to hear, listen, give ear 1a2) to be obedient, harken 1a3) to hear or listen to prayers (of God)
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: give (perceive by the) ear, hear(-ken). See H239 (אָזַן). See also: Genesis 4:23; Psalms 77:2; Psalms 5:2.
ק֝וֹלִ֗/י
qôwl
H6963
"voice"
N-ms | Suff
A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.
Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)
Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.
בְּ/קָרְאִ/י
qârâʼ
H7121
"to call"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
This Hebrew word means to call out to someone or something, often by name. It's used in many situations, like calling for help or reading aloud. In Genesis, God calls out to Adam in the Garden.
Definition: : call_to/invite/entreat 1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound 1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God) 1a3) to proclaim 1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read 1a5) to summon, invite, call for, call and commission, appoint, call and endow 1a6) to call, name, give name to, call by 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to call oneself 1b2) to be called, be proclaimed, be read aloud, be summoned, be named 1c) (Pual) to be called, be named, be called out, be chosen
Usage: Occurs in 689 OT verses. KJV: bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 49:1; Judges 1:26.
לָֽ/ךְ
""
Prep | Suff
Study Notes — Psalms 141:1
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 141:1 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 141:1
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 141:1
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 141:1
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 141:1
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 141:1
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 141:1
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 141:1
- Sermons on Psalms 141:1
Context — Come Quickly to Me
1I call upon You, O LORD; come quickly to me. Hear my voice when I call to You.
2May my prayer be set before You like incense; my uplifted hands, like the evening offering. 3Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; keep watch at the door of my lips.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 70:5 | But I am poor and needy; hurry to me, O God. You are my help and my deliverer; O LORD, do not delay. |
| 2 | Psalms 71:12 | Be not far from me, O God. Hurry, O my God, to help me. |
| 3 | Psalms 40:13 | Be pleased, O LORD, to deliver me; hurry, O LORD, to help me. |
| 4 | Psalms 69:17–18 | Hide not Your face from Your servant, for I am in distress. Answer me quickly! Draw near to my soul and redeem me; ransom me because of my foes. |
| 5 | Psalms 143:7 | Answer me quickly, O LORD; my spirit fails. Do not hide Your face from me, or I will be like those who descend to the Pit. |
| 6 | Job 7:21 | Why do You not pardon my transgression and take away my iniquity? For soon I will lie down in the dust; You will seek me, but I will be no more.” |
| 7 | Psalms 22:19 | But You, O LORD, be not far off; O my Strength, come quickly to help me. |
| 8 | Psalms 143:1 | O LORD, hear my prayer. In Your faithfulness, give ear to my plea; in Your righteousness, answer me. |
Psalms 141:1 Summary
[This verse is about crying out to God for help and guidance. The psalmist is saying, 'God, I need You, please come and help me now!' It's like when a child calls out to their parent in need, and the parent comes to rescue them. We can call out to God like this too, because He promises to hear our voices and answer our prayers, as seen in Psalms 34:17 and Jeremiah 33:3.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to call upon the Lord in Psalms 141:1?
To call upon the Lord means to seek His presence, guidance, and help in times of need, as seen in Psalms 50:15, which says to call upon Him in the day of trouble.
Why does the psalmist ask the Lord to come quickly to him?
The psalmist asks the Lord to come quickly because he is in a situation where he needs immediate help or rescue, similar to the cry for help in Psalms 70:1.
How can we apply the principle of hearing God's voice in our lives?
We can apply this principle by being still and listening to God's voice, as in Psalms 46:10, and by being obedient to His Word, as in John 10:27.
What is the significance of the psalmist's voice being heard by the Lord?
The significance is that the Lord is a God who hears and answers prayer, as stated in Psalms 34:17, and the psalmist is confident that his voice will be heard and his prayer will be answered.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to call upon the Lord for help and guidance?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of urgency and dependence on God in my prayer life?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of seeking the Lord's presence and guidance in my daily life?
- What are some distractions or obstacles that might prevent me from hearing God's voice, and how can I overcome them?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 141:1
Lord, I cry unto thee,.... With great earnestness, importunity, and fervency, being in distress; and knowing vain was the help of man, and that none could deliver him but the Lord, and therefore
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 141:1
LORD, I cry unto thee: make haste unto me; give ear unto my voice, when I cry unto thee.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 141:1
Psalms 141:1 « A Psalm of David. » LORD, I cry unto thee: make haste unto me; give ear unto my voice, when I cry unto thee.Ver. 1. Lord, I cry unto thee] No distress or danger, how great soever, shall stifle my faith or stop my mouth; but make me more earnest, and my prayers, like strong streams in narrow straits, shall bear down all before them. Make haste unto me] Lest help come too late.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 141:1
PSALM CXLI The psalmist prays that his devotions may be accepted, 1, 2. That he may be enabled so to watch that he do not offend with his tongue; and that he may be preserved from wickedness, 3, 4. His willingness to receive reproof, 5. He complains of disasters, 6, 7. His trust in God, and prayer against his enemies, 8-10. NOTES ON PSALM CXLI This Psalm is generally attributed to David, and considered to have been composed during his persecution by Saul. Some suppose that he made it at the time that he formed the resolution to go to Achish, king of Gath; see 1 Samuel 27:1-3. It is generally thought to be an evening prayer, and has long been used as such in the service of the Greek Church. It is in several places very obscure. Verse 1.
Lord, I cry unto thee] Many of David's Psalms begin with complaints; but they are not those of habitual plaint and peevishness. He was in frequent troubles and difficulties, and he always sought help in God. He ever appears in earnest; at no time is there any evidence that the devotion of David was formal. He prayed, meditated, supplicated, groaned, cried, and even roared, as he tells us, for the disquietude of his soul. He had speedy answers; for he had much faith, and was always in earnest.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 141:1
1, 2. Introductory appeal for a favourable hearing.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 141:1
Lord, I cry unto thee - In view of my perils; in view of the suggestions of my friends; in view of my temptation to do a wrong thing at their advice, and with the prospect of the advantage which it might seem to be to me.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 141:1
1. Lord, I cry unto thee—Hebrew, Jehovah, I have called thee, hasten to me. The impassioned cry supposes great want and imminent danger. This might apply to various points of the psalmist’s history.
Sermons on Psalms 141:1
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(Depressed Disciples) Mormonisn and Jehovah Witnesses by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of accepting and not being upset by the things we cannot understand. He shares a story about a man who tried to challenge the |
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Commentary on Psalm 136-150 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith delivers a profound commentary on Psalms 136-150, emphasizing the enduring mercy of God as a central theme throughout the psalms. He highlights the importance of gratit |
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The Art of Pleading to God by Tim Conway | This sermon emphasizes the importance of prayer and the art of pleading with God. It delves into the disciples' request to Jesus to teach them to pray, highlighting the need for Go |
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Psalms - Part 1 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of filling one's heart with the Word of God rather than simply avoiding evil. He references the story of a demon being cast ou |
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Delayed Answers to Prayer! by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson addresses the frustration many feel when prayers seem unanswered, emphasizing that while we often plead for immediate responses, God operates on His own timeline. H |
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A Prayer for Guidance by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith reflects on the vastness of God and the insignificance of human beings in comparison. He describes sitting on the beach, contemplating the sun, t |
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Whatever Is Not From Faith Is Sin by John Piper | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on Psalm 143 as an example of how to approach God with our arguments. The psalmist, David, fills his mouth with arguments, listing his requests |