Psalms 138:3

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

When I cried out for help, you answered me. You made me bold and energized me.

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Referenced Verses

  • Ps 18:6 : 6 In my distress I called to the LORD; I cried out to my God. From his heavenly temple he heard my voice; he listened to my cry for help.
  • Eph 3:16 : 16 I pray that according to the wealth of his glory he will grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inner person,
  • Phil 4:13 : 13 I am able to do all things through the one who strengthens me.
  • Col 1:11 : 11 being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might for the display of all patience and steadfastness, joyfully
  • Zech 10:12 : 12 Thus I will strengthen them by my power, and they will walk about in my name,” says the LORD.
  • 2 Cor 12:8-9 : 8 I asked the Lord three times about this, that it would depart from me. 9 But he said to me,“My grace is enough for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” So then, I will boast most gladly about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may reside in me. 10 Therefore I am content with weaknesses, with insults, with troubles, with persecutions and difficulties for the sake of Christ, for whenever I am weak, then I am strong.
  • 1 Pet 5:10 : 10 And, after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory in Christ will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.
  • Eph 6:10 : 10 Exhortations for Spiritual Warfare Finally, be strengthened in the Lord and in the strength of his power.
  • Ps 28:7 : 7 The LORD strengthens and protects me; I trust in him with all my heart. I am rescued and my heart is full of joy; I will sing to him in gratitude.
  • Ps 29:11 : 11 The LORD gives his people strength; the LORD grants his people security.
  • Ps 34:4-6 : 4 I sought the LORD’s help and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. 5 Look to him and be radiant; do not let your faces be ashamed. 6 This oppressed man cried out and the LORD heard; he saved him from all his troubles.
  • Isa 12:2 : 2 Look, God is my deliverer! I will trust in him and not fear. For the LORD gives me strength and protects me; he has become my deliverer.”
  • Isa 40:29-31 : 29 He gives strength to those who are tired; to the ones who lack power, he gives renewed energy. 30 Even youths get tired and weary; even strong young men clumsily stumble. 31 But those who wait for the LORD’s help find renewed strength; they rise up as if they had eagles’ wings, they run without growing weary, they walk without getting tired.
  • Isa 41:10 : 10 Don’t be afraid, for I am with you! Don’t be frightened, for I am your God! I strengthen you– yes, I help you– yes, I uphold you with my saving right hand!
  • Isa 65:24 : 24 Before they even call out, I will respond; while they are still speaking, I will hear.
  • Ps 63:8 : 8 My soul pursues you; your right hand upholds me.
  • Ps 77:1-2 : 1 For the music director, Jeduthun; a psalm of Asaph. I will cry out to God and call for help! I will cry out to God and he will pay attention to me. 2 In my time of trouble I sought the Lord. I kept my hand raised in prayer throughout the night. I refused to be comforted.
  • Ps 27:14 : 14 Rely on the LORD! Be strong and confident! Rely on the LORD!

Similar Verses (AI)

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    1A song of ascents. In my distress I cried out to the LORD and he answered me.

  • Ps 86:7
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    7In my time of trouble I cry out to you, for you will answer me.

  • Ps 30:2
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    2O LORD my God, I cried out to you and you healed me.

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    28I collapse from grief. Sustain me by your word!

  • Lam 3:56-58
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    56You heard my plea:“Do not close your ears to my cry for relief!”

    57You came near on the day I called to you; you said,“Do not fear!”

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  • Ps 3:3-4
    2 verses
    76%

    3But you, LORD, are a shield that protects me; you are my glory and the one who restores me.

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  • Ps 30:8
    76%

    8To you, O LORD, I cried out; I begged the Lord for mercy:

  • Ps 27:7-8
    2 verses
    75%

    7Hear me, O LORD, when I cry out! Have mercy on me and answer me!

    8My heart tells me to pray to you, and I do pray to you, O LORD.

  • Ps 141:1
    75%

    1A psalm of David. O LORD, I cry out to you. Come quickly to me! Pay attention to me when I cry out to you!

  • Ps 77:1-2
    2 verses
    75%

    1For the music director, Jeduthun; a psalm of Asaph. I will cry out to God and call for help! I will cry out to God and he will pay attention to me.

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  • Jonah 2:7
    75%

    7When my life was ebbing away, I called out to the LORD. And my prayer came to you, to your holy temple.

  • Ps 140:6
    75%

    6I say to the LORD,“You are my God.” O LORD, pay attention to my plea for mercy!

  • Ps 142:1
    74%

    1A well-written song by David, when he was in the cave; a prayer. To the LORD I cry out; to the LORD I plead for mercy.

  • Ps 86:3
    74%

    3Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I cry out to you all day long!

  • Ps 138:4
    74%

    4Let all the kings of the earth give thanks to you, O LORD, when they hear the words you speak.

  • Ps 142:5-6
    2 verses
    74%

    5I cry out to you, O LORD; I say,“You are my shelter, my security in the land of the living.”

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  • Ps 116:4
    74%

    4I called on the name of the LORD,“Please LORD, rescue my life!”

  • Ps 17:6
    74%

    6I call to you for you will answer me, O God. Listen to me! Hear what I say!

  • Ps 130:1
    74%

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  • Ps 88:1
    73%

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  • Ps 31:7
    73%

    7I will be happy and rejoice in your faithfulness, because you notice my pain and you are aware of how distressed I am.

  • Ps 18:6
    73%

    6In my distress I called to the LORD; I cried out to my God. From his heavenly temple he heard my voice; he listened to my cry for help.

  • Ps 18:1
    73%

    1For the music director; by the LORD’s servant David, who sang to the LORD the words of this song when the LORD rescued him from the power of all his enemies, including Saul. He said:“I love you, LORD, my source of strength!

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    73%

    5In my distress I cried out to the LORD. The LORD answered me and put me in a wide open place.

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    73%

    7Even when I must walk in the midst of danger, you revive me. You oppose my angry enemies, and your right hand delivers me.

  • Ps 102:2
    73%

    2Do not ignore me in my time of trouble! Listen to me! When I call out to you, quickly answer me!

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    73%

    2I will bow down toward your holy temple, and give thanks to your name, because of your loyal love and faithfulness, for you have exalted your promise above the entire sky.

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    73%

    11O LORD, for the sake of your reputation, revive me! Because of your justice, rescue me from trouble!

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    73%

    3Even when my strength leaves me, you watch my footsteps. In the path where I walk they have hidden a trap for me.

  • Ps 28:7
    73%

    7The LORD strengthens and protects me; I trust in him with all my heart. I am rescued and my heart is full of joy; I will sing to him in gratitude.

  • Ps 56:3
    72%

    3When I am afraid, I trust in you.

  • Ps 6:3
    72%

    3I am absolutely terrified, and you, LORD– how long will this continue?

  • Isa 12:1
    72%

    1At that time you will say:“I praise you, O LORD, for even though you were angry with me, your anger subsided, and you consoled me.

  • Ps 116:8
    72%

    8Yes, LORD, you rescued my life from death, kept my eyes from tears and my feet from stumbling.

  • Ps 143:8
    72%

    8May I hear about your loyal love in the morning, for I trust in you. Show me the way I should go, because I long for you.

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    72%

    1For the music director; By David, a psalm. I relied completely on the LORD, and he turned toward me and heard my cry for help.

  • Ps 146:1
    72%

    1Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD, O my soul!

  • Ps 119:25
    72%

    25ד(Dalet) I collapse in the dirt. Revive me with your word!

  • Ps 4:1
    72%

    1For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a psalm of David. When I call out, answer me, O God who vindicates me! Though I am hemmed in, you will lead me into a wide, open place. Have mercy on me and respond to my prayer!

  • Ps 63:8
    72%

    8My soul pursues you; your right hand upholds me.

  • Ps 118:13
    72%

    13“You aggressively attacked me and tried to knock me down, but the LORD helped me.

  • Ps 50:15
    72%

    15Pray to me when you are in trouble! I will deliver you, and you will honor me!”

  • 2 Sam 22:7
    72%

    7In my distress I called to the LORD; I called to my God. From his heavenly temple he heard my voice; he listened to my cry for help.

  • Ps 31:22
    72%

    22I jumped to conclusions and said,“I am cut off from your presence!” But you heard my plea for mercy when I cried out to you for help.