New International Version A psalm of David. I call to you, LORD, come quickly to me; hear me when I call to you. New Living Translation O LORD, I am calling to you. Please hurry! Listen when I cry to you for help! English Standard Version O LORD, I call upon you; hasten to me! Give ear to my voice when I call to you! Berean Standard Bible A Psalm of David. I call upon You, O LORD; come quickly to me. Hear my voice when I call to You. Berean Literal Bible A Psalm of David. O YHWH, I call to You—hurry to me; give ear to my voice in my calling out to You! King James Bible A Psalm of David. LORD, I cry unto thee: make haste unto me; give ear unto my voice, when I cry unto thee. New King James Version A Psalm of David. LORD, I cry out to You; Make haste to me! Give ear to my voice when I cry out to You. New American Standard Bible A Psalm of David. LORD, I call upon You; hurry to me! Listen to my voice when I call to You! NASB 1995 A Psalm of David. O LORD, I call upon You; hasten to me! Give ear to my voice when I call to You! NASB 1977 O Lord, I call upon Thee; hasten to me! Give ear to my voice when I call to Thee! Legacy Standard Bible A Psalm of David. O Yahweh, I call upon You; hasten to me! Give ear to my voice when I call to You! Amplified Bible A Psalm of David. LORD, I call upon You; hurry to me. Listen to my voice when I call to You. Berean Annotated Bible A Psalm of David (beloved). I call upon You, O LORD {YHWH}; come quickly to me. Hear my voice when I call to You. Christian Standard Bible A psalm of David. LORD, I call on you; hurry to help me. Listen to my voice when I call on you. Holman Christian Standard Bible A Davidic psalm. LORD, I call on You; hurry to help me. Listen to my voice when I call on You. American Standard Version A Psalm of David. Jehovah, I have called upon thee; make haste unto me: Give ear unto my voice, when I call unto thee. Contemporary English Version I pray to you, LORD! Please listen when I pray and hurry to help me. English Revised Version A Psalm of David. LORD, I have called upon thee; make haste unto me: give ear unto my voice, when I call unto thee. GOD'S WORD® Translation [A psalm by David.] O LORD, I cry out to you, "Come quickly." Open your ears to me when I cry out to you. Good News Translation I call to you, LORD; help me now! Listen to me when I call to you. International Standard Version LORD, I call to you, be quick to listen to me when I cry out! NET Bible A psalm of David. O LORD, I cry out to you. Come quickly to me! Pay attention to me when I cry out to you! New Heart English Bible [A Psalm by David.] LORD, I have called on you. Come to me quickly. Listen to my voice when I call to you. Webster's Bible Translation A Psalm of David. LORD, I cry to thee: make haste to me; give ear to my voice, when I cry to thee. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleA Psalm of David. I call upon You, O LORD; come quickly to me. Hear my voice when I call to You. World English Bible A Psalm by David. Yahweh, I have called on you. Come to me quickly! Listen to my voice when I call to you. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionA PSALM OF DAVID. O YHWH, I have called You, hurry to me, "" Give ear [to] my voice when I call to You. Berean Literal Bible A Psalm of David. O YHWH, I call to You—hurry to me; give ear to my voice in my calling out to You! Young's Literal Translation A Psalm, by David. O Jehovah, I have called Thee, haste to me, Give ear to my voice when I call to Thee. Smith's Literal Translation Chanting to David. O Jehovah, I called to thee; hasten to me; give ear to my voice in my calling to thee. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleI have cried to the, O Lord, hear me: hearken to my voice, when I cry to thee. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible A psalm of David. LORD, I call to you; hasten to me; listen to my plea when I call. New Revised Standard Version I call upon you, O LORD; come quickly to me; give ear to my voice when I call to you. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleLORD, I cry to thee; make haste to answer me; give ear to my words and accept them. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated LORD JEHOVAH, I have called you; answer me, give ear and accept my words. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917A Psalm of David. LORD, I have called Thee; make haste unto me; Give ear unto my voice, when I call unto Thee. Brenton Septuagint Translation A Psalm of David. O Lord, I have cried to thee; hear me: attend to the voice of my supplication, when I cry to thee. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Come Quickly to Me1A Psalm of David. I 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.… Cross References A Psalm of David. Psalm 3:1 A Psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalom. O LORD, how my foes have increased! How many rise up against me! Psalm 51:1 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. When Nathan the prophet came to him after his adultery with Bathsheba. Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your loving devotion; according to Your great compassion, blot out my transgressions. Psalm 63:1 A Psalm of David, when he was in the Wilderness of Judah. O God, You are my God. Earnestly I seek You; my soul thirsts for You. My body yearns for You in a dry and weary land without water. I call upon You, O LORD; Psalm 28:1 Of David. To You, O LORD, I call; be not deaf to me, O my Rock. For if You remain silent, I will be like those descending to the Pit. Psalm 18:6 In my distress I called upon the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for His help reached His ears. Psalm 50:15 Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.” come quickly to me. Psalm 22:19 But You, O LORD, be not far off; O my Strength, come quickly to help me. Psalm 70:1 For the choirmaster. Of David. To bring remembrance. Make haste, O God, to deliver me! Hurry, O LORD, to help me! Psalm 40:13 Be pleased, O LORD, to deliver me; hurry, O LORD, to help me. Hear my voice when I call to You. Psalm 130:2 O Lord, hear my voice; let Your ears be attentive to my plea for mercy. Psalm 4:1 For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved my distress; show me grace and hear my prayer. Psalm 27:7 Hear, O LORD, my voice when I call; be merciful and answer me. Psalm 28:2 Hear my cry for mercy when I call to You for help, when I lift up my hands toward Your holy sanctuary. Psalm 143:1 A Psalm of David. O LORD, hear my prayer. In Your faithfulness, give ear to my plea; in Your righteousness, answer me. Psalm 5:2 Attend to the sound of my cry, my King and my God, for to You I pray. Psalm 17:1 A prayer of David. Hear, O LORD, my righteous plea; listen to my cry. Give ear to my prayer—it comes from lips free of deceit. Treasury of Scripture Lord, I cry to you: make haste to me; give ear to my voice, when I cry to you. A. Psalm 40:13 Be pleased, O LORD, to deliver me: O LORD, make haste to help me. Psalm 69:17,18 And hide not thy face from thy servant; for I am in trouble: hear me speedily… Psalm 70:5 But I am poor and needy: make haste unto me, O God: thou art my help and my deliverer; O LORD, make no tarrying. Jump to Previous Cry David Ear Goes Haste Hasten Hear Psalm Quickly VoiceJump to Next Cry David Ear Goes Haste Hasten Hear Psalm Quickly VoicePsalm 141 1. David prays that his suit may be acceptable3. His conscience sincere 7. And his life free from snares A Psalm of David. David, Israel’s second king, wrote from a life shaped by shepherding, warfare, royal responsibility, sin, repentance, and dependence on God. His psalms gave voice to Israel’s worship and reveal the prayers of a man who sought the Lord amid danger and need. Psa 3:1 A Psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalom.… I call upon You, O LORD; David appeals to YHWH, the covenant God of Israel, whose name signifies a personal and covenantal relationship with God, trusting Him as the One who hears and helps His people. Psa 28:1 Of David. To You, O LORD, I call; be not deaf to me, O my Rock.… come quickly to me. Pressed by urgent circumstances, David asks God to act without delay. His request rests on the conviction that the Lord is present and able to deliver. Psa 22:19 But You, O LORD, be not far off; O my Strength,… Hear my voice when I call to You. David approaches God personally and confidently, asking that his prayer be received. The petition reflects the covenant assurance that the Lord attends to those who seek Him. Psa 130:2 O Lord, hear my voice; let Your ears be attentive… Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of this psalm, David is expressing his urgent plea to God. Known as a man after God's own heart, David often turned to God in times of distress. 2. LORD (Yahweh) The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal presence and faithfulness to His people. David is calling upon Yahweh, highlighting a personal and covenantal relationship. 3. Prayer The act of calling upon God, which is central to this verse. David's prayer is marked by urgency and a deep desire for God's immediate presence and intervention. Teaching Points Urgency in PrayerDavid's plea for God to "come quickly" teaches us the importance of urgency in our prayers, especially in times of distress. We should not hesitate to bring our immediate needs before God. Confidence in God's Response David's call to God reflects a deep confidence that God hears and responds. We are encouraged to pray with the assurance that God listens to His children. Personal Relationship with God The use of "O LORD" signifies a personal relationship. Our prayers should stem from a personal connection with God, recognizing Him as our covenant-keeping Lord. Consistency in Prayer David's example shows the importance of consistently turning to God in prayer, regardless of circumstances. We should cultivate a habit of seeking God regularly. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 141:1?2. How can we emulate David's urgency in prayer from Psalm 141:1? 3. What does David's plea for God's attention teach about our prayer life? 4. How does Psalm 141:1 connect with 1 Thessalonians 5:17 on prayer? 5. In what ways can we ensure God hears us when we pray? 6. How can Psalm 141:1 inspire consistency in our daily prayer habits? 7. How does Psalm 141:1 reflect the urgency of prayer in a believer's life? 8. What historical context influenced the writing of Psalm 141:1? 9. How does Psalm 141:1 demonstrate the relationship between God and the psalmist? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 141? Verse 1. - Lord, I cry unto thee; make haste unto me. The need is pressing and urgent. God is therefore entreated to "hasten" (comp. Psalm 22:19; Psalm 31:2; Psalm 38:22; Psalm 40:17, etc.). Give ear unto my voice, when I cry unto thee (comp. Psalm 102:2). David teaches us to run first and fast to the Lord. The heading grounds the prayer in real, Spirit-inspired history; the opening cry models personal, covenantal faith; the urgent “come quickly” shows confident dependence; the request to be heard rests on God’s sure promise to listen and act. In every season, we can echo this verse—calling, pleading, and trusting the God who always hears His people. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew A Psalmמִזְמ֗וֹר (miz·mō·wr) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4210: Instrumental music, a poem set to notes of David. לְדָ֫וִ֥ד (lə·ḏā·wiḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse I call upon You, קְ֭רָאתִיךָ (qə·rā·ṯî·ḵā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read O LORD; יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel come quickly ח֣וּשָׁה (ḥū·šāh) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 2363: To hurry, to be eager with excitement, enjoyment to me. לִּ֑י (lî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's Hebrew Hear הַאֲזִ֥ינָה (ha·’ă·zî·nāh) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 238: To broaden out the ear, to listen my voice ק֝וֹלִ֗י (qō·w·lî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 6963: A voice, sound when I call בְּקָרְאִי־ (bə·qā·rə·’î-) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | first person common singular Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read to You. לָֽךְ׃ (lāḵ) Preposition | second person feminine singular Strong's Hebrew Additonal Resources Psalm 141:1 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 141:1 Bible Gateway Psalm 141:1 Bible.com Psalm 141:1 NIV |
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