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I call to you, LORD, come quickly to me; hear me when I call to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/141.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />O LORD, I am calling to you. Please hurry! Listen when I cry to you for help!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/141.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />O LORD, I call upon you; hasten to me! Give ear to my voice when I call to you!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/141.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />A Psalm of David. I call upon You, O LORD; come quickly to me. Hear my voice when I call to You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/141.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />A Psalm of David. LORD, I cry unto thee: make haste unto me; give ear unto my voice, when I cry unto thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/141.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/141.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />A Psalm of David. LORD, I call upon You; hurry to me! Listen to my voice when I call to You!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/141.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />A Psalm of David. O LORD, I call upon You; hasten to me! Give ear to my voice when I call to You!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/141.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />O Lord, I call upon Thee; hasten to me! Give ear to my voice when I call to Thee!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/141.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />A Psalm of David. O Yahweh, I call upon You; hasten to me! Give ear to my voice when I call to You!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/141.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />A Psalm of David. LORD, I call upon You; hurry to me. Listen to my voice when I call to You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/141.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A psalm of David. LORD, I call on you; hurry to help me. Listen to my voice when I call on you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/141.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A Davidic psalm. LORD, I call on You; hurry to help me. Listen to my voice when I call on You. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/141.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />A Psalm of David. Jehovah, I have called upon thee; make haste unto me: Give ear unto my voice, when I call unto thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/141.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I pray to you, LORD! Please listen when I pray and hurry to help me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/141.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />A Psalm of David. LORD, I have called upon thee; make haste unto me: give ear unto my voice, when I call unto thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/141.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />[A psalm by David.] O LORD, I cry out to you, "Come quickly." Open your ears to me when I cry out to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/141.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I call to you, LORD; help me now! Listen to me when I call to you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/141.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />LORD, I call to you, be quick to listen to me when I cry out!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/141.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />A Psalm of David. I call upon You, O LORD; come quickly to me. Hear my voice when I call to You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/141.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />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! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/141.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />[A Psalm by David.] LORD, I have called on you. Come to me quickly. Listen to my voice when I call to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/141.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />A Psalm of David. LORD, I cry to thee: make haste to me; give ear to my voice, when I cry to thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/141.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />A Psalm by David. Yahweh, I have called on you. Come to me quickly! Listen to my voice when I call to you. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/141.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />A PSALM OF DAVID. O YHWH, I have called You, hurry to me, "" Give ear [to] my voice when I call to You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/141.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> A Psalm, by David. O Jehovah, I have called Thee, haste to me, Give ear to my voice when I call to Thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/141.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Chanting to David. O Jehovah, I called to thee; hasten to me; give ear to my voice in my calling to thee.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/141.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />I have cried to the, O Lord, hear me: hearken to my voice, when I cry to thee. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/141.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 140:1>A Psalm of David. O Lord, I have cried out to you, hear me. Attend to my voice, when I cry out to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/141.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />A psalm of David. LORD, I call to you; hasten to me; listen to my plea when I call. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/141.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />I call upon you, O LORD; come quickly to me; give ear to my voice when I call to you.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/141.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />LORD, I cry to thee; make haste to answer me; give ear to my words and accept them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/141.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />LORD JEHOVAH, I have called you; answer me, give ear and accept my words.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/141.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />A Psalm of David. LORD, I have called Thee; make haste unto me; Give ear unto my voice, when I call unto Thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/141.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/141-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=17497" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/141.htm">Come Quickly to Me</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">1</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4210.htm" title="4210: miz·mō·wr (N-ms) -- A melody. From zamar; properly, instrumental music; by implication, a poem set to notes.">A Psalm</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: lə·ḏā·wiḏ (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">of David.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: qə·rā·ṯî·ḵā (V-Qal-Perf-1cs:: 2ms) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to."> I call upon You,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">O LORD;</a> <a href="/hebrew/2363.htm" title="2363: ḥū·šāh (V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 3fs) -- A primitive root; to hurry; figuratively, to be eager with excitement or enjoyment.">come quickly</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">to me.</a> <a href="/hebrew/238.htm" title="238: ha·’ă·zî·nāh (V-Hifil-Imp-ms:: 3fs) -- A primitive root; probably to expand; but used only as a denominative from 'ozen; to broaden out the ear, i.e. to listen.">Hear</a> <a href="/hebrew/6963.htm" title="6963: qō·w·lî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Sound, voice. Or qol; from an unused root meaning to call aloud; a voice or sound.">my voice</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: bə·qā·rə·’î- (Prep-b:: V-Qal-Inf:: 1cs) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">when I call</a> <a href="/hebrew/lāḵ (Prep:: 2fs) -- ">to You.</a> </span><span class="reftext">2</span>May my prayer be set before You like incense, my uplifted hands like the evening offering.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/28-2.htm">Psalm 28:2</a></span><br />Hear my cry for mercy when I call to You for help, when I lift up my hands toward Your holy sanctuary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/143-1.htm">Psalm 143:1</a></span><br />A Psalm of David. O LORD, hear my prayer. In Your faithfulness, give ear to my plea; in Your righteousness, answer me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/5-2.htm">Psalm 5:2</a></span><br />Attend to the sound of my cry, my King and my God, for to You I pray.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/17-1.htm">Psalm 17:1</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/86-6.htm">Psalm 86:6</a></span><br />Hear my prayer, O LORD, and attend to my plea for mercy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/102-1.htm">Psalm 102:1</a></span><br />A prayer of one who is afflicted, when he grows faint and pours out his lament before the LORD. Hear my prayer, O LORD; let my cry for help come before You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/130-2.htm">Psalm 130:2</a></span><br />O Lord, hear my voice; let Your ears be attentive to my plea for mercy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/31-2.htm">Psalm 31:2</a></span><br />Incline Your ear to me; come quickly to my rescue. Be my rock of refuge, the stronghold of my deliverance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/88-2.htm">Psalm 88:2</a></span><br />May my prayer come before You; incline Your ear to my cry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/55-1.htm">Psalm 55:1</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Maskil of David. Listen to my prayer, O God, and do not ignore my plea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/61-1.htm">Psalm 61:1</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/64-1.htm">Psalm 64:1</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Hear, O God, my voice of complaint; preserve my life from dread of the enemy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-170.htm">Psalm 119:170</a></span><br />May my plea come before You; rescue me according to Your promise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/140-6.htm">Psalm 140:6</a></span><br />I say to the LORD, “You are my God.” Hear, O LORD, my cry for help.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-6.htm">Isaiah 55:6</a></span><br />Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Lord, I cry to you: make haste to me; give ear to my voice, when I cry to you.</p><p class="hdg">A.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/40-13.htm">Psalm 40:13</a></b></br> Be pleased, O LORD, to deliver me: O LORD, make haste to help me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/69-17.htm">Psalm 69:17,18</a></b></br> And hide not thy face from thy servant; for I am in trouble: hear me speedily… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/70-5.htm">Psalm 70:5</a></b></br> But I <i>am</i> poor and needy: make haste unto me, O God: thou <i>art</i> my help and my deliverer; O LORD, make no tarrying.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/140-6.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/psalms/140-13.htm">David</a> <a href="/psalms/140-6.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/psalms/126-6.htm">Goes</a> <a href="/psalms/119-60.htm">Haste</a> <a href="/psalms/119-60.htm">Hasten</a> <a href="/psalms/140-6.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/psalms/140-13.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/119-32.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/psalms/140-6.htm">Voice</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/142-1.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/psalms/141-10.htm">David</a> <a href="/psalms/141-6.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/psalms/146-4.htm">Goes</a> <a href="/psalms/143-7.htm">Haste</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-16.htm">Hasten</a> <a href="/psalms/141-6.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/psalms/141-10.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/143-7.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/psalms/142-1.htm">Voice</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 141</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/141-1.htm">David prays that his suit may be acceptable</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/141-3.htm">His conscience sincere</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/141-7.htm">And his life free from snares</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/141.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/141.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>A Psalm of David.</b><br>This introduction identifies the author as David, the second king of Israel, known for his deep relationship with God and his role as a psalmist. David's life, marked by both triumphs and trials, provides a rich backdrop for understanding his psalms. His experiences as a shepherd, warrior, and king inform his writings, often reflecting a heart seeking after God. The psalms attributed to David are integral to the worship practices of ancient Israel and continue to be central in Christian liturgy.<p><b>I call upon You, O LORD;</b><br>David's use of "LORD" (YHWH) signifies a personal and covenantal relationship with God. This invocation reflects a deep trust and reliance on God's character and promises. The act of calling upon the Lord is a recurring theme in the Psalms, emphasizing prayer as a vital means of communication with God. It echoes the practice of seeking divine intervention and guidance, as seen throughout the Old Testament, such as in the lives of the patriarchs and prophets.<p><b>come quickly to me.</b><br>This plea for urgency highlights David's immediate need for God's presence and assistance. It reflects the human experience of desperation and the desire for swift divine intervention. The phrase can be connected to other biblical instances where God's timely response is sought, such as in the cries of the Israelites in Egypt or the prayers of the prophets. It underscores the belief in God's ability to act promptly in times of distress.<p><b>Hear my voice when I call to You.</b><br>David's request for God to hear his voice underscores the personal nature of his prayer. It reflects a confidence that God is attentive to the cries of His people. This assurance is rooted in the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where God promises to listen to His people's prayers. The phrase resonates with other scriptural affirmations of God's attentiveness, such as in 1 <a href="/john/5-14.htm">John 5:14</a>, which speaks of the confidence believers have in approaching God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The 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.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/l/lord.htm">LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>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.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/prayer.htm">Prayer</a></b><br>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.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/urgency_in_prayer.htm">Urgency in Prayer</a></b><br>David'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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/confidence_in_god's_response.htm">Confidence in God's Response</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/personal_relationship_with_god.htm">Personal Relationship with God</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consistency_in_prayer.htm">Consistency in Prayer</a></b><br>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.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_141.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 141</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/psalm_141_1_-_why_no_quick_divine_response.htm">Psalm 141:1 – How can the psalm’s claim of immediate divine response be reconciled with the lack of observable evidence that God intervenes quickly? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_extinct_species_praise_god.htm">How does the psalm's call for all creatures to praise God align with extinct animals or undiscovered species? (Psalm 148:7, 10)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_david_call_the_messiah_'my_lord'.htm">In Psalm 110:1, how could David refer to the Messiah as 'my Lord' if the Messiah was supposed to be his descendant?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_wise_speech_foster_well-being.htm">What does 'Bless the Lord, O My Soul' mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/141.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Lord, I cry unto thee; make haste unto me</span>. The need is pressing and urgent. God is therefore entreated to "hasten" (comp. <a href="/psalms/22-19.htm">Psalm 22:19</a>; <a href="/psalms/31-2.htm">Psalm 31:2</a>; <a href="/psalms/38-22.htm">Psalm 38:22</a>; <a href="/psalms/40-17.htm">Psalm 40:17</a>, etc.). <span class="cmt_word">Give ear unto my voice, when I cry unto thee</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/102-2.htm">Psalm 102:2</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/141-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">A Psalm</span><br /><span class="heb">מִזְמ֗וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(miz·mō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4210.htm">Strong's 4210: </a> </span><span class="str2">Instrumental music, a poem set to notes</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of David.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְדָ֫וִ֥ד</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḏā·wiḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I call upon You,</span><br /><span class="heb">קְ֭רָאתִיךָ</span> <span class="translit">(qə·rā·ṯî·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> </span><span class="str2">To call, proclaim, read</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O LORD;</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">come quickly</span><br /><span class="heb">ח֣וּשָׁה</span> <span class="translit">(ḥū·šāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2363.htm">Strong's 2363: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hurry, to be eager with excitement, enjoyment</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to me.</span><br /><span class="heb">לִּ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">Hear</span><br /><span class="heb">הַאֲזִ֥ינָה</span> <span class="translit">(ha·’ă·zî·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_238.htm">Strong's 238: </a> </span><span class="str2">To broaden out the ear, to listen</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my voice</span><br /><span class="heb">ק֝וֹלִ֗י</span> <span class="translit">(qō·w·lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6963.htm">Strong's 6963: </a> </span><span class="str2">A voice, sound</span><br /><br /><span class="word">when I call</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּקָרְאִי־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·qā·rə·’î-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> </span><span class="str2">To call, proclaim, read</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to You.</span><br /><span class="heb">לָֽךְ׃</span> <span class="translit">(lāḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/141-1.htm">Psalm 141:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/141-1.htm">Psalm 141:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/141-1.htm">Psalm 141:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/141-1.htm">Psalm 141:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/141-1.htm">Psalm 141:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/141-1.htm">Psalm 141:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/141-1.htm">Psalm 141:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/141-1.htm">Psalm 141:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/141-1.htm">Psalm 141:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/141-1.htm">Psalm 141:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/141-1.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 141:1 A Psalm by David (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/140-13.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 140:13"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 140:13" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/141-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 141:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 141:2" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>