Psalms 91:15
Psalms 91:15 in Multiple Translations
When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him.
He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.
He shall call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble: I will deliver him, and honor him.
When his cry comes up to me, I will give him an answer: I will be with him in trouble; I will make him free from danger and give him honour.
When they call out to me for help, I will answer; when they are in trouble, I will be with them. I will save and honor them.
He shall call vpon me, and I wil heare him: I will be with him in trouble: I will deliuer him, and glorifie him.
He doth call Me, and I answer him, I [am] with him in distress, I deliver him, and honour him.
He will call on me, and I will answer him. I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him, and honor him.
He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honor him.
They shall still increase in a fruitful old age: and shall be well treated,
When they call out to me, I will answer them. I will help them when they are experiencing trouble; I will rescue them and honor them.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 91:15
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Psalms 91:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
יִקְרָאֵ֨/נִי
וְֽ/אֶעֱנֵ֗/הוּ
עִמּֽ/וֹ
אָנֹכִ֥י
בְ/צָרָ֑ה
אֲ֝חַלְּצֵ֗/הוּ
וַֽ/אֲכַבְּדֵֽ/הוּ
יִקְרָאֵ֨/נִי
qârâʼ
H7121
to call
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms | Suff
וְֽ/אֶעֱנֵ֗/הוּ
ʻânâh
H6030
to dwell
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-1cs | Suff
עִמּֽ/וֹ
ʻim
H5973
with
Prep | Suff
אָנֹכִ֥י
ʼânôkîy
H595
I
Pron
בְ/צָרָ֑ה
tsârâh
H6869
dearth
Prep | N-fs
אֲ֝חַלְּצֵ֗/הוּ
châlats
H2502
to rescue
V-Piel-Imperf-1cs | Suff
וַֽ/אֲכַבְּדֵֽ/הוּ
kâbad
H3513
to honor
Conj | V-Piel-Imperf-1cs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 91:15
יִקְרָאֵ֨/נִי
qârâʼ
H7121
"to call"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms | 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.
וְֽ/אֶעֱנֵ֗/הוּ
ʻânâh
H6030
"to dwell"
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-1cs | Suff
This verb means to sing or make music, but also to respond or give an answer. In the Bible, it is used to describe praising God in song or responding to a question. The KJV translates it as 'sing' or 'answer'.
Definition: (Qal) to dwell
Usage: Occurs in 316 OT verses. KJV: give account, afflict (by mistake for H6031 (עָנָה)), (cause to, give) answer, bring low (by mistake for H6031 (עָנָה)), cry, hear, Leannoth, lift up, say, [idiom] scholar, (give a) shout, sing (together by course), speak, testify, utter, (bear) witness. See also H1042 (בֵּית עֲנוֹת), H1043 (בֵּית עֲנָת). See also: Genesis 18:27; 2 Samuel 14:19; Job 40:2.
עִמּֽ/וֹ
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
אָנֹכִ֥י
ʼânôkîy
H595
"I"
Pron
This simple Hebrew word just means 'I', referring to the speaker, like in Genesis 27 where Esau says 'I' when talking to his father Isaac.
Definition: I (first pers. sing.) Another spelling of a.ni (אֲנִי, אָֽנֹכִ֫י "I" H0589)
Usage: Occurs in 335 OT verses. KJV: I, me, [idiom] which. See also: Genesis 3:10; Deuteronomy 11:26; 2 Samuel 3:39.
בְ/צָרָ֑ה
tsârâh
H6869
"dearth"
Prep | N-fs
A vexer is someone who causes trouble or distress, like a rival wife, used in the Bible to describe relationships or situations that cause anguish or affliction, as seen in the book of Genesis.
Definition: death, destitution
Usage: Occurs in 72 OT verses. KJV: adversary, adversity, affliction, anguish, distress, tribulation, trouble. See also: Genesis 35:3; Psalms 116:3; Psalms 9:10.
אֲ֝חַלְּצֵ֗/הוּ
châlats
H2502
"to rescue"
V-Piel-Imperf-1cs | Suff
To arm or equip for war is the meaning of this verb, used to describe preparing for battle. It is translated as arm, deliver, or strengthen in the KJV Bible.
Definition: 1) to draw off or out, withdraw 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to draw, draw off 1a2) to withdraw 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be delivered 1b2) to be saved 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to pull out, tear out 1c2) to rescue, deliver, set free 1c3) to take away, plunder
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: arm (self), (go, ready) armed ([idiom] man, soldier), deliver, draw out, make fat, loose, (ready) prepared, put off, take away, withdraw self. See also: Leviticus 14:40; 2 Chronicles 20:21; Psalms 6:5.
וַֽ/אֲכַבְּדֵֽ/הוּ
kâbad
H3513
"to honor"
Conj | V-Piel-Imperf-1cs | Suff
This word can mean to honor or make something weighty, like when God is glorified in Psalm 138, or to be heavy with burdens, as the Israelites were in Exodus 18.
Definition: : honour/glory 1) to be heavy, be weighty, be grievous, be hard, be rich, be honourable, be glorious, be burdensome, be honoured 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be heavy 1a2) to be heavy, be insensible, be dull 1a3) to be honoured 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be made heavy, be honoured, enjoy honour, be made abundant 1b2) to get oneself glory or honour, gain glory 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to make heavy, make dull, make insensible 1c2) to make honourable, honour, glorify 1d) (Pual) to be made honourable, be honoured 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to make heavy 1e2) to make heavy, make dull, make unresponsive 1e3) to cause to be honoured 1f) (Hithpael) 1f1) to make oneself heavy, make oneself dense, make oneself numerous 1f2) to honour oneself
Usage: Occurs in 108 OT verses. KJV: abounding with, more grievously afflict, boast, be chargeable, [idiom] be dim, glorify, be (make) glorious (things), glory, (very) great, be grievous, harden, be (make) heavy, be heavier, lay heavily, (bring to, come to, do, get, be had in) honour (self), (be) honourable (man), lade, [idiom] more be laid, make self many, nobles, prevail, promote (to honour), be rich, be (go) sore, stop. See also: Genesis 13:2; Job 6:3; Psalms 15:4.
Study Notes — Psalms 91:15
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 91:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 91:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 91:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 91:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 91:15
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 91:15
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 91:15
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 91:15
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 91:15
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 91:15
- Sermons on Psalms 91:15
Context — You Are My Refuge and My Fortress
13You will tread on the lion and cobra; you will trample the young lion and serpent.
14“Because he loves Me, I will deliver him; because he knows My name, I will protect him.
15When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him.
16With long life I will satisfy him and show him My salvation.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 33:3 | Call to Me, and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know. |
| 2 | Isaiah 65:24 | Even before they call, I will answer, and while they are still speaking, I will hear. |
| 3 | Psalms 50:15 | Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.” |
| 4 | Psalms 138:7 | If I walk in the midst of trouble, You preserve me from the anger of my foes; You extend Your hand, and Your right hand saves me. |
| 5 | John 12:26 | If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me; and where I am, My servant will be as well. If anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him. |
| 6 | 1 Samuel 2:30 | Therefore, the LORD, the God of Israel, declares: ‘I did indeed say that your house and the house of your father would walk before Me forever. But now the LORD declares: Far be it from Me! For I will honor those who honor Me, but those who despise Me will be disdained. |
| 7 | Psalms 10:17 | You have heard, O LORD, the desire of the humble; You will strengthen their hearts. You will incline Your ear, |
| 8 | Isaiah 41:10 | 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 of righteousness. |
| 9 | Acts 18:9–10 | One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking; do not be silent. For I am with you and no one will lay a hand on you, because I have many people in this city.” |
| 10 | 2 Corinthians 1:9–10 | Indeed, we felt we were under the sentence of death, in order that we would not trust in ourselves, but in God, who raises the dead. He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us, |
Psalms 91:15 Summary
[Psalms 91:15 is a promise from God that He will answer us when we call out to Him in prayer, and that He will be with us in times of trouble. This means that no matter what difficulties we face, we can trust that God is always available to help us, as seen in Jeremiah 29:12, which says 'Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you.' God wants us to know that He is always near, and that He will deliver us from trouble and give us a long and satisfying life, as seen in Psalms 91:16. By trusting in God's promise, we can have peace and confidence, even in the midst of difficult circumstances, and we can rest in the knowledge that God is always with us, as seen in Hebrews 13:5, which says 'Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.']
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'call out to' God in Psalms 91:15?
To call out to God means to cry out to Him in prayer, seeking His help and guidance, as seen in Psalms 50:15, which says to 'call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.'
How can we be sure God will answer us when we call out to Him?
According to Psalms 91:15, God promises to answer those who call out to Him, and this is reinforced in Jeremiah 33:3, which says 'Call to Me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.'
What kind of trouble is God referring to in Psalms 91:15?
The trouble referred to in Psalms 91:15 can be any kind of difficulty or hardship, as seen in Psalms 138:7, which says 'Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You revive me; You stretch out Your hand against the anger of my foes, and Your right hand saves me.'
How does God 'honor' those who call out to Him in Psalms 91:15?
God honors those who call out to Him by delivering them from trouble and giving them a long and satisfying life, as seen in Psalms 91:16, which says 'With long life I will satisfy him and show him My salvation.'
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways you have seen God answer your prayers in the past, and how has this shaped your trust in Him?
- How can you apply the promise of Psalms 91:15 to a current difficulty you are facing, and what steps can you take to 'call out to' God in this situation?
- What does it mean to you that God is with you in trouble, and how can you rest in this promise?
- In what ways can you seek to deepen your relationship with God, so that you can experience the deliverance and honor promised in Psalms 91:15?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 91:15
He shall call upon me, and I will answer him,.... God is to be invoked by prayer, and to be called upon in every time of trouble, in faith and with fervency, in truth and uprightness, and sincerity
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 91:15
He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 91:15
He shall call upon me, to wit, in trouble, which is expressed in the following clause. As he knoweth and loveth me, so he will offer up sincere and fervent prayers to me upon all occasions. I will be with him in trouble, to keep him from sinking under his burden.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 91:15
Psalms 91:15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I [will be] with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.Ver. 15. He shall call upon me] This is an indispensable duty, and will be cheerfully performed by those who know and love the Lord. I will deliver him, &c.] As he did David, Joseph, Daniel, and others.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 91:15
(14-16) Another abrupt change of person. The conclusion of the psalm comes as a Divine confirmation of the psalmist’s expression of confidence. (Comp. Psalms 50:15; Psalms 50:23, with these verses.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 91:15
Verse 15. He shall call upon me] He must continue to pray; all his blessings must come in this way; when he calls, I will answer him - I will give him whatever is best for him. I will be with him in trouble] Literally, I am with him. עמו אנכי immo anochi; as soon as the trouble comes, I are there. I will deliver him] For his good I may permit him to be exercised for a time, but delivered he shall be. And honour him] אכבדהו acabbedehu, "I will glorify him." I will load him with honour; that honour that comes from God. I will even show to men how highly I prize such.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 91:15
9–16. Renewed assurances of Divine protection, ratified by a Divine promise.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 91:15
He shall call upon me - He shall have the privilege of calling on me in prayer; and he will do it. And I will answer him - I will regard his supplications, and will grant his requests.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 91:15
15. I will answer him—The response given to Psalms 91:15-16 of the preceding psalm. In trouble—Compare Genesis 46:4; Isaiah 63:9.
Sermons on Psalms 91:15
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A Consolation in Affliction by Thomas Watson | Thomas Watson preaches about finding consolation in affliction by acknowledging God's kindness and faithfulness towards His people. Despite the challenges and heavy afflictions fac |
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When All Hope Is Lost, Call on Me by Shane Idleman | Shane Idleman emphasizes the urgency of calling on God when all hope seems lost, drawing from Psalm 91:15 to illustrate that God promises to answer those who seek Him in times of t |
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A Higher Source by D.L. Moody | D.L. Moody emphasizes the necessity of relying on God as our higher source for deliverance, using the example of Moses, who initially failed in his own strength to free the Israeli |
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The Day of Seven Troubles by Allan Halton | Allan Halton preaches on the importance of enduring hardships and persecution as Christians, drawing inspiration from George Fox and the early Friends who faced trials with faith a |
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In the World Ye Shall Have Tribulation by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes that believers should expect tribulation as part of their Christian journey, reminding them to look upward to God, who is pure and holy, and to recognize t |
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I Will Be With Him in Trouble by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the profound comfort and strength found in the presence of God during times of trouble, as highlighted in Psalms 91:15. He explains that God's presence tra |
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Troubles, Troubles, Troubles! by James Smith | James Smith preaches on the divine promise in Psalms 50:15, emphasizing the believer's journey through trouble, the constant privilege of prayer, and the future prospect of deliver |