Psalm 140:6

The Passion Translation

O Lord, you are my God and my saving strength! My Hero-God, you wrap yourself around me to protect me. For I’m surrounded by your presence in my day of battle. Lord Yahweh, hear my cry. May my voice move your heart to show me mercy.

Cross References

Psalm 31:14

I’m desperate, Lord! I throw myself upon you, for you alone are my God!

Psalm 16:2

I said to Yahweh, “You are my Maker and my Master. Any good thing you find in me has come from you.”

Psalm 142:5

So I cried out to you, Lord, my only hiding place. You’re all I have, my only hope in this life, my last chance for help.

Psalm 119:57

You are my satisfaction, Lord, and all that I need, so I’m determined to do everything you say.

Lamentations 3:24

I tell my soul, “Yahweh is my abundant portion. I need nothing more. So, I will put all my hope in him.”

Psalm 143:1

Lord, you must hear my prayer, for you are faithful to your promises. Answer my cry, O righteous God!

Psalm 130:2

Hear my voice, O God! Answer this prayer and hear my plea for mercy.

Psalm 116:1

I am passionately in love with God because he listens to me. He hears my prayers and answers them.

Psalm 91:2

He’s the hope that holds me and the stronghold to shelter me, the only God for me, and my great confidence.

Psalm 64:1

Lord, can’t you hear my cry, my bitter complaint? Keep me safe from this band of criminals and from the conspiracy of these wicked men. They gather in their secret counsel to destroy me.

Psalm 57:7

My heart, O God, is quiet and confident. Now I can sing with passion your wonderful praises!

Psalm 142:4

I look to my left and right to see if there is anyone who will help, but there’s no one who takes notice of me. I have no hope of escape, and no one cares whether I live or die.

Jeremiah 18:22

May cries be heard from their homes as you suddenly bring raiders upon them without warning. For they’ve dug a pit to catch me and hidden snares for my feet.