Psalms 28:6

American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

Blessed be Jehovah, Because he hath heard the voice of my supplications.

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American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

Formal EquivalenceSource: American Standard VersionBest for: Word studies and original-language research

🎯 Translation Approach

A highly literal, word-for-word translation (ASV, 1901) augmented with Strong's numbering to connect English words to underlying Hebrew and Greek terms for study.

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💎 Distinctive Features

Integrated Strong's numbering: Links English terms to underlying Hebrew and Greek words for deeper lexical study.
Formal equivalence: Prioritizes close alignment with source-language forms and structures.
Divine name rendering: Frequently renders the Tetragrammaton as Jehovah in the Old Testament, following ASV tradition.
Study-focused formatting: Optimized for reference and research rather than casual reading.

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High fidelity to original languages
Includes Strong's numbers for precise word study
Consistent lexical choices aid exegesis
Stable, longstanding scholarly text

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic language reduces readability
Older textual basis compared to some modern translations
Strong's numbers are a concordance index, not full lexical definitions

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Referenced Verses

Ps 31:21-22 : 21 Blessed be Jehovah; For he hath showed me his marvellous lovingkindness in a strong city. 22 As for me, I said in my haste, I am cut off from before thine eyes: Nevertheless thou heardest the voice of my supplications When I cried unto thee.
Ps 66:19-20 : 19 But verily God hath heard; He hath attended to the voice of my prayer. 20 Blessed be God, Who hath not turned away my prayer, Nor his lovingkindness from me.
Ps 69:33-34 : 33 For Jehovah heareth the needy, And despiseth not his prisoners. 34 Let heaven and earth praise him, The seas, and everything that moveth therein.
Ps 107:19-22 : 19 Then they cry unto Jehovah in their trouble, And he saveth them out of their distresses. 20 He sendeth his word, and healeth them, And delivereth [them] from their destructions. 21 Oh that men would praise Jehovah for his lovingkindness, And for his wonderful works to the children of men! 22 And let them offer the sacrifices of thanksgiving, And declare his works with singing.
Ps 116:1-2 : 1 I love Jehovah, because he heareth My voice and my supplications. 2 Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, Therefore will I call [upon him] as long as I live.
Ps 118:5 : 5 Out of my distress I called upon Jehovah: Jehovah answered me [and set me] in a large place.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

Ps 116:1-2
2 verses
84%
1I love Jehovah, because he heareth My voice and my supplications.
2Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, Therefore will I call [upon him] as long as I live.
Ps 6:9
83%
9Jehovah hath heard my supplication; Jehovah will receive my prayer.
Ps 140:6
82%
6I said unto Jehovah, Thou art my God: Give ear unto the voice of my supplications, O Jehovah.
Ps 28:7
82%
7Jehovah is my strength and my shield; My heart hath trusted in him, and I am helped: Therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; And with my song will I praise him.
Ps 118:21
79%
21I will give thanks unto thee; for thou hast answered me, And art become my salvation.
Ps 30:8
78%
8I cried to thee, O Jehovah; And unto Jehovah I made supplication:
Ps 31:21-22
2 verses
78%
21Blessed be Jehovah; For he hath showed me his marvellous lovingkindness in a strong city.
22As for me, I said in my haste, I am cut off from before thine eyes: Nevertheless thou heardest the voice of my supplications When I cried unto thee.
Ps 66:19-20
2 verses
78%
19But verily God hath heard; He hath attended to the voice of my prayer.
20Blessed be God, Who hath not turned away my prayer, Nor his lovingkindness from me.
Ps 86:6
78%
6Give ear, O Jehovah, unto my prayer; And hearken unto the voice of my supplications.
Ps 130:2
78%
2Lord, hear my voice: Let thine ears be attentive To the voice of my supplications.
Ps 27:7
77%
7Hear, O Jehovah, when I cry with my voice: Have mercy also upon me, and answer me.
Ps 142:1
77%
1Maschil of David, when he was in the cave; a Prayer. I cry with my voice unto Jehovah; With my voice unto Jehovah do I make supplication.
Ps 30:1-2
2 verses
77%
1A Psalm; a Song at the Dedication of the House. [A Psalm] of David. I will extol thee, O Jehovah; For thou hast raised me up, And hast not made my foes to rejoice over me.
2O Jehovah my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.
Ps 17:6
77%
6I have called upon thee, for thou wilt answer me, O God: Incline thine ear unto me, [and] hear my speech.
Ps 30:10
76%
10Hear, O Jehovah, and have mercy upon me: Jehovah, be thou my helper.
Ps 120:1
76%
1A Song of Ascents. In my distress I cried unto Jehovah, And he answered me.
Ps 118:28
76%
28Thou art my God, and I will give thanks unto thee: Thou art my God, I will exalt thee.
Ps 18:6
76%
6In my distress I called upon Jehovah, And cried unto my God: He heard my voice out of his temple, And my cry before him came into his ears.
Ps 28:2
76%
2Hear the voice of my supplications, when I cry unto thee, When I lift up my hands toward thy holy oracle.
Ps 34:6
76%
6This poor man cried, and Jehovah heard him, And saved him out of all his troubles.
2 Chr 6:4
76%
4And he said, Blessed be Jehovah, the God of Israel, who spake with his mouth unto David my father, and hath with his hands fulfilled it, saying,
Ps 3:4
75%
4I cry unto Jehovah with my voice, And he answereth me out of his holy hill. {Selah}
Ps 113:2
75%
2Blessed be the name of Jehovah From this time forth and for evermore.
Ps 66:8
75%
8Oh bless our God, ye peoples, And make the voice of his praise to be heard;
Ps 143:1
75%
1A Psalm of David. Hear my prayer, O Jehovah; Give ear to my supplications: In thy faithfulness answer me, [and] in thy righteousness.
Ps 13:6
75%
6I will sing unto Jehovah, Because he hath dealt bountifully with me.
Ps 102:1
75%
1A Prayer of the afflicted, when he is overwhelmed, and poureth out his complaint before Jehovah. Hear my prayer, O Jehovah, And let my cry come unto thee.
Ps 18:46
75%
46Jehovah liveth; And blessed be my rock; And exalted be the God of my salvation,
Ps 31:7
75%
7I will be glad and rejoice in thy lovingkindness; For thou hast seen my affliction: Thou hast known my soul in adversities;
Ps 135:21
75%
21Blessed be Jehovah out of Zion, Who dwelleth at Jerusalem. Praise ye Jehovah.
2 Sam 22:47
74%
47Jehovah liveth; And blessed be my rock; And exalted be God, the rock of my salvation,
Ps 54:2
74%
2Hear my prayer, O God; Give ear to the words of my mouth.
Ps 116:5
74%
5Gracious is Jehovah, and righteous; Yea, our God is merciful.
Ps 118:14
74%
14Jehovah is my strength and song; And he is become my salvation.
Ps 40:1
74%
1For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for Jehovah; And he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
Ps 34:17
74%
17[ The righteous] cried, and Jehovah heard, And delivered them out of all their troubles.
2 Sam 22:7
74%
7In my distress I called upon Jehovah; Yea, I called unto my God: And he heard my voice out of his temple, And my cry [came] into his ears.
Ps 5:2
74%
2Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God; For unto thee do I pray.
Ps 18:2
74%
2Jehovah is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; My God, my rock, in whom I will take refuge; My shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower.
Ps 144:1
74%
1[ A Psalm of David.] Blessed be Jehovah my rock, Who teacheth my hands to war, [And] my fingers to fight:
Ps 84:8
74%
8O Jehovah God of hosts, hear my prayer; Give ear, O God of Jacob. {H5542}
Ps 61:1
74%
1For the Chief Musician; on a stringed instrument. [A Psalm] of David. Hear my cry, O God; Attend unto my prayer.
2 Sam 22:2
74%
2and he said, Jehovah is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer, even mine;
Ps 38:15
74%
15For in thee, O Jehovah, do I hope: Thou wilt answer, O Lord my God.
Ps 146:1
74%
1Praise ye Jehovah. Praise Jehovah, O my soul.
Ps 20:9
73%
9Save, Jehovah: Let the King answer us when we call.