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Verse 94

Psalms 94:18

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

If I say, “My foot is slipping,” Your loving devotion, O LORD, supports me.

American Standard Version (1901)

When I said, My foot slippeth; Thy lovingkindness, O Jehovah, held me up.

Bible in Basic English

If I say, My foot is slipping; your mercy, O Lord, is my support.

Free Bible Version

I shouted out, “My foot's slipping!” and your trustworthy love, Lord, kept me from falling.

Geneva Bible 1599

When I said, My foote slideth, thy mercy, O Lord, stayed me.

King James (Authorized) Version

When I said, My foot slippeth; thy mercy, O LORD, held me up.

One Unity Resource Bible

When I said, “My foot is slipping!” Your cheshed ·loving-kindness·, Adonai , held me up.

Translation for Translators

I said/thought to myself, “I am about to die,” but Yahweh, you held me up by faithfully loving me.

Unlocked Literal Bible

When I said, “My foot is slipping,” Your covenant faithfulness, Yahweh, held me up.

Noah Webster Bible

When I said, My foot slippeth; thy mercy, O LORD, held me up.

World English Bible

When I said, “My foot is slipping!” Your loving kindness, Yahweh, held me up.

Young's Literal Translation

If I have said, 'My foot hath slipped,' Thy kindness, O Jehovah, supporteth me.

Context

The LORD Will Not Forget His People

¹⁷Unless the LORD had been my helper, I would soon have dwelt in the abode of silence. ¹⁸If I say, “My foot is slipping,” Your loving devotion, O LORD, supports me. ¹⁹When anxiety overwhelms me, Your consolation delights my soul.

Summary

This verse reflects the psalmist's cry for help in times of distress and anguish. It acknowledges the comfort found in God's constant presence and support, especially during moments of overwhelming anxiety. The psalmist's plea for God's mercy and assurance serves as a reminder of the believer's reliance on God's strength and deliverance in times of trouble. It encourages trust in God's faithfulness and protection, even amidst challenges and uncertainties. Ultimately, this verse conveys the message of finding solace and peace in God's unwavering care and compassion.

Commentary

John Gill
Tyndale

John Gill Bible Commentary

When I said, my foot slippeth,.... There is no ground for me to stand upon; all is over with me; there is no hope nor help for me; I am just falling into ruin and destruction: such will be the desperate case of the church, at the time before referred to: thy mercy, O Lord, held me up; the extremity of his people is the Lord's opportunity; then is his set time to arise, and have mercy on them; then mercy steps in, lays a solid ground and foundation for hope, and holds up in its arms a sinking people, and revives a dying cause.

Psalms 94:18

The LORD Will Not Forget His People

¹⁷Unless the LORD had been my helper, I would soon have dwelt in the abode of silence. ¹⁸If I say, “My foot is slipping,” Your loving devotion, O LORD, supports me. ¹⁹When anxiety overwhelms me, Your consolation delights my soul.

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Berean Standard Bible

If I say, “My foot is slipping,” Your loving devotion, O LORD, supports me.

American Standard Version (1901)

When I said, My foot slippeth; Thy lovingkindness, O Jehovah, held me up.

Bible in Basic English

If I say, My foot is slipping; your mercy, O Lord, is my support.

Free Bible Version

I shouted out, “My foot's slipping!” and your trustworthy love, Lord, kept me from falling.

Geneva Bible 1599

When I said, My foote slideth, thy mercy, O Lord, stayed me.

King James (Authorized) Version

When I said, My foot slippeth; thy mercy, O LORD, held me up.

One Unity Resource Bible

When I said, “My foot is slipping!” Your cheshed ·loving-kindness·, Adonai , held me up.

Translation for Translators

I said/thought to myself, “I am about to die,” but Yahweh, you held me up by faithfully loving me.

Unlocked Literal Bible

When I said, “My foot is slipping,” Your covenant faithfulness, Yahweh, held me up.

Noah Webster Bible

When I said, My foot slippeth; thy mercy, O LORD, held me up.

World English Bible

When I said, “My foot is slipping!” Your loving kindness, Yahweh, held me up.

Young's Literal Translation

If I have said, 'My foot hath slipped,' Thy kindness, O Jehovah, supporteth me.