New International Version and call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me.” New Living Translation Then call on me when you are in trouble, and I will rescue you, and you will give me glory.” English Standard Version and call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me.” Berean Standard Bible Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.” Berean Literal Bible And call on Me in the day of distress, and I will rescue you, and you will glorify Me.” King James Bible And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me. New King James Version Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me.” New American Standard Bible Call upon Me on the day of trouble; I will rescue you, and you will honor Me.” NASB 1995 Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I shall rescue you, and you will honor Me.” NASB 1977 And call upon Me in the day of trouble; I shall rescue you, and you will honor Me.” Legacy Standard Bible Call upon Me in the day of distress; I shall rescue you, and you will glorify Me.” Amplified Bible Call on Me in the day of trouble; I will rescue you, and you shall honor and glorify Me.” Berean Annotated Bible Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me. Christian Standard Bible Call on me in a day of trouble; I will rescue you, and you will honor me.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Call on Me in a day of trouble; I will rescue you, and you will honor Me.” American Standard Version And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me. Contemporary English Version Pray to me in time of trouble. I will rescue you, and you will honor me. English Revised Version And call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me. GOD'S WORD® Translation Call on me in times of trouble. I will rescue you, and you will honor me." Good News Translation Call to me when trouble comes; I will save you, and you will praise me." International Standard Version Call on me in the day of distress; I will deliver you, and you will glorify me." NET Bible Pray to me when you are in trouble! I will deliver you, and you will honor me!" New Heart English Bible Call on me in the day of trouble. I will deliver you, and you will honor me." Webster's Bible Translation And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleCall upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.” World English Bible Call on me in the day of trouble. I will deliver you, and you will honor me.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd call Me in a day of adversity, "" I deliver you, and you honor Me. Berean Literal Bible And call on Me in the day of distress, and I will rescue you, and you will glorify Me.” Young's Literal Translation And call Me in a day of adversity, I deliver thee, and thou honourest Me. Smith's Literal Translation And call upon me in the day of straits: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt honor me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Then call on me on the day of distress; I will rescue you, and you shall honor me.” New Revised Standard Version Call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleCall upon me in the day of trouble; I will strengthen you, and you shall glorify me. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Call upon me in the day of trouble; I shall strengthen you and you will glorify me. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver thee, and thou shalt honour Me.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And call upon me in the day of affliction; and I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me. Pause. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Mighty One Calls…14Sacrifice a thank offering to God, and fulfill your vows to the Most High. 15Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.” 16To the wicked, however, God says, “What right have you to recite My statutes and to bear My covenant on your lips?… Cross References Call upon Me in the day of trouble; Psalm 86:7 In the day of my distress I call on You, because You answer me. Psalm 91:15 When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him. Psalm 107:6 Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He delivered them from their distress. I will deliver you, Psalm 34:17 The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles. Daniel 6:27 He delivers and rescues; He performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth, for He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions.” 2 Timothy 4:18 And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen. and you will honor Me.” Psalm 29:2 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness. Luke 17:15-18 When one of them saw that he was healed, he came back, praising God in a loud voice. / He fell facedown at Jesus’ feet in thanksgiving to Him—and he was a Samaritan. / “Were not all ten cleansed?” Jesus asked. “Where then are the other nine? … Exodus 15:2 The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise Him, my father’s God, and I will exalt Him. Jeremiah 33:3 Call to Me, and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know. Matthew 7:7-8 Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. James 5:13 Is any one of you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? He should sing praises. Isaiah 58:9 Then you will call, and the LORD will answer; you will cry out, and He will say, ‘Here I am.’ If you remove the yoke from your midst, the pointing of the finger and malicious talk, John 14:13-14 And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. / If you ask Me for anything in My name, I will do it. 1 John 5:14-15 And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. / And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him. Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Treasury of Scripture And call on me in the day of trouble: I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me. call Psalm 77:2 In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord: my sore ran in the night, and ceased not: my soul refused to be comforted. Psalm 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. Psalm 107:6-13,19,28 Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them out of their distresses… deliver Psalm 34:3,4 O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together… Psalm 66:13-20 I will go into thy house with burnt offerings: I will pay thee my vows, … Luke 17:15-18 And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God, … glorify Psalm 50:23 Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God. Psalm 22:23 Ye that fear the LORD, praise him; all ye the seed of Jacob, glorify him; and fear him, all ye the seed of Israel. Matthew 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Jump to Previous Adversity Deliver Glorify Glory Honor Honour Honourest Rescue Saviour Trouble VoiceJump to Next Adversity Deliver Glorify Glory Honor Honour Honourest Rescue Saviour Trouble VoicePsalm 50 1. The majesty of God in the church5. His order to gather his saints 7. The pleasure of God is not in ceremonies 14. but in sincerity of obedience Call upon Me in the day of trouble; God invites His covenant people to seek Him rather than rely on empty ritual, human strength, or false gods. Israel’s history repeatedly showed that the Lord heard His people when they cried to Him in oppression, danger, and exile. Jonah called to the Lord from the depths of the sea, and the Lord answered him. Every season of distress exposes human weakness and calls believers to depend upon the God who rules over every circumstance. Psa 86:7 In the day of my distress I call on You… I will deliver you, The Lord’s promise rests on His faithfulness and power. He delivered Israel from Egypt, preserved David from his enemies, and rescued His people throughout the days of the judges. His saving work reaches its fullest revelation in Jesus Christ, who delivers sinners from sin, death, and judgment through His death and resurrection. Psa 34:17 The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears;… and you will honor Me.” Deliverance is meant to produce grateful worship, faithful obedience, and public acknowledgment of God’s mercy. The Lord seeks hearts that offer thanksgiving and lives that reflect His holiness. Those rescued by God are called to give Him the glory that belongs to Him alone. Psa 29:2 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; worship the LORD… Persons / Places / Events 1. GodThe speaker in this verse, inviting His people to call upon Him in times of trouble. 2. The Psalmist (Asaph) The author of Psalm 50, who conveys God's message to the people. 3. Israel The primary audience of the Psalm, representing God's covenant people. 4. Day of Trouble A time of distress or difficulty when believers are encouraged to seek God's help. 5. Deliverance The act of God rescuing or saving His people from their troubles. Teaching Points Dependence on GodBelievers are encouraged to rely on God rather than their own strength in times of trouble. The Power of Prayer Prayer is a direct line to God, and He promises to respond to those who earnestly seek Him. God’s Faithfulness God’s promise to deliver is a testament to His faithfulness and love for His people. Response of Gratitude Deliverance should lead to honoring God, acknowledging His role in our lives. Trust in God’s Timing Deliverance may not come immediately, but trusting in God’s perfect timing is crucial. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 50:15?2. How can we practically "call upon Me in the day of trouble"? 3. What does Psalm 50:15 reveal about God's desire to deliver us? 4. How does Psalm 50:15 connect with Philippians 4:6-7 on prayer? 5. In what ways can we "glorify" God after He answers our prayers? 6. How does trusting Psalm 50:15 strengthen our faith during difficult times? 7. How does Psalm 50:15 illustrate God's response to human distress and prayer? 8. What does Psalm 50:15 reveal about God's expectations for worship and gratitude? 9. How does Psalm 50:15 challenge the belief in self-reliance during difficult times? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 50? What Does Psalm 50:15 Mean Call upon Me• The verse begins with a personal invitation from God: “Call upon Me.” • Prayer is not optional for believers; it is commanded (Jeremiah 33:3, “Call to Me and I will answer you”). • This call is direct and relational—no intermediaries, no hoops to jump through (Hebrews 4:16 highlights our freedom to “approach the throne of grace with confidence”). • God’s wording shows He is already attentive (Psalm 34:15, “The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous and His ears are inclined to their cry”). in the day of trouble • Trouble is assumed, not avoided—life will bring storms (John 16:33). • The phrase signals any crisis, whether external attack or internal anguish (Psalm 46:1, “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble”). • By naming the “day,” Scripture reminds us that trouble has limits and God has set its boundaries (1 Peter 5:10 promises He will “restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish” after suffering). I will deliver you • God pledges active intervention, not mere sympathy (Psalm 91:14-15, “I will rescue him; I will protect him… I will answer him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him”). • Deliverance can be: – Physical rescue (Daniel 3:28, the fiery furnace). – Emotional release (Psalm 34:4, “He delivered me from all my fears”). – Spiritual salvation (Colossians 1:13, “He has delivered us from the domain of darkness”). • His promise is certain; “will” leaves no room for doubt (2 Timothy 4:18, “The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed”). and you will honor Me • Rescue is meant to lead to worship, not mere relief (Psalm 50:23, “He who sacrifices a thank offering honors Me”). • Gratitude completes the circle of grace—God acts, we respond (Luke 17:15-18 shows the healed leper returning to glorify God). • Honoring God involves: – Verbal praise—telling what He has done (Psalm 66:16). – Obedient living—aligning actions with His Word (John 14:15). – Public testimony—encouraging others to trust Him (Revelation 12:11). summary Psalm 50:15 is a concise covenant: when trouble comes, believers are to cry out to God; He guarantees deliverance; our delivered lives then become instruments of His honor. Calling, crisis, rescue, and worship—each is God-designed, inseparably linked, and intended to display His faithfulness to the watching world. Verse 15. - And call upon me in the day of trouble (comp. Psalm 20:1). I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me. The meaning is, "Then, when thou shalt offer unto me a true worship (ver. 14), if thou wilt call upon me in the day of trouble, I will assuredly deliver thee, and so give thee occasion for glorifying me."Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Call upon Meוּ֭קְרָאֵנִי (ū·qə·rā·’ê·nî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read in the day בְּי֣וֹם (bə·yō·wm) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3117: A day of trouble; צָרָ֑ה (ṣā·rāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6869: Tightness, a female rival I will deliver you, אֲ֝חַלֶּצְךָ֗ (’ă·ḥal·leṣ·ḵā) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular Strong's 2502: To pull off, to strip, to depart, to deliver, equip, present, strengthen and you will honor Me.” וּֽתְכַבְּדֵֽנִי׃ (ū·ṯə·ḵab·bə·ḏê·nî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive imperfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 3513: To be heavy, weighty, or burdensome Additonal Resources Psalm 50:15 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 50:15 Bible Gateway Psalm 50:15 Bible.com Psalm 50:15 NIV |
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