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Save me because of your unfailing love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/109.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Help me, O LORD my God! Save me according to your steadfast love!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/109.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Help me, O LORD my God; save me according to Your loving devotion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/109.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Help me, O LORD my God: O save me according to thy mercy:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/109.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Help me, O LORD my God! Oh, save me according to Your mercy,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/109.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Help me, LORD my God; Save me according to Your mercy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/109.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Help me, O LORD my God; Save me according to Your lovingkindness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/109.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Help me, O LORD my God; Save me according to Thy lovingkindness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/109.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Help me, O Yahweh my God; Save me according to Your lovingkindness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/109.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Help me, O LORD my God; Save me according to Your lovingkindness—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/109.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Help me, LORD my God; save me according to your faithful love<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/109.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Help me, LORD my God; save me according to Your faithful love <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/109.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Help me, O Jehovah my God; Oh save me according to thy lovingkindness:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/109.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Please help me, LORD God! Come and save me because of your love. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/109.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Help me, O LORD my God; O save me according to thy mercy:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/109.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Help me, O LORD my God. Save me because of your mercy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/109.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Help me, O LORD my God; because of your constant love, save me! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/109.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Help me, LORD my God! Deliver me in accord with your gracious love!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/109.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Help me, O LORD my God; save me according to Your loving devotion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/109.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Help me, O LORD my God! Because you are faithful to me, deliver me! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/109.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Help me, LORD, my God. Save me according to your loving kindness;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/109.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Help me, O LORD my God: O save me according to thy mercy:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/109.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Help me, Yahweh, my God. Save me according to your loving kindness; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/109.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Help me, O YHWH my God, "" Save me, according to Your kindness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/109.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Help me, O Jehovah my God, Save me, according to Thy kindness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/109.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Help me, O Jehovah my God: save me according to thy mercy:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/109.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Help me, O Lord my God; save me according to thy mercy. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/109.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 108:26>Help me, O Lord, my God. Save me according to your mercy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/109.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Help me, LORD, my God; save me in your mercy. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/109.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Help me, O LORD my God! Save me according to your steadfast love.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/109.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Help me, O LORD my God; O save me according to thy mercy,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/109.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Help me, LORD JEHOVAH, my God, and save me according to your kindness!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/109.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Help me, O LORD my God; O save me according to Thy mercy;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/109.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Help me, O Lord my God; and save me according to thy mercy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/109-26.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=14149" 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/109.htm">The Song of the Slandered</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">25</span>I am an object of scorn to my accusers; when they see me, they shake their heads. <span class="reftext">26</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5826.htm" title="5826: ‘ā·zə·rê·nî (V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 1cs) -- To help, succor. A primitive root; to surround, i.e. Protect or aid.">Help me,</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/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hāy (N-mpc:: 1cs) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">my God;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3467.htm" title="3467: hō·wō·šî·‘ê·nî (V-Hifil-Imp-ms:: 1cs) -- To deliver. A primitive root; properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. to be safe; causatively, to free or succor.">save me</a> <a href="/hebrew/2617.htm" title="2617: ḵə·ḥas·de·ḵā (Prep-k:: N-msc:: 2ms) -- Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty. From chacad; kindness; by implication piety: rarely reproof, or Beauty.">according to Your loving devotion.</a> </span><span class="reftext">27</span>Let them know that this is Your hand, that You, O LORD, have done it.…<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/6-4.htm">Psalm 6:4</a></span><br />Turn, O LORD, and deliver my soul; save me because of Your loving devotion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/40-13.htm">Psalm 40:13</a></span><br />Be pleased, O LORD, to deliver me; hurry, O LORD, to help me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/70-1.htm">Psalm 70:1</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. Of David. To bring remembrance. Make haste, O God, to deliver me! Hurry, O LORD, to help me!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/86-16.htm">Psalm 86:16</a></span><br />Turn to me and have mercy; grant Your strength to Your servant; save the son of Your maidservant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-86.htm">Psalm 119:86</a></span><br />All Your commandments are faithful; I am persecuted without cause—help me!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-124.htm">Psalm 119:124</a></span><br />Deal with Your servant according to Your loving devotion, and teach me Your statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/143-11.htm">Psalm 143:11</a></span><br />For the sake of Your name, O LORD, revive me. In Your righteousness, bring my soul out of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/33-22.htm">Isaiah 33:22</a></span><br />For the LORD is our Judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our King. It is He who will save us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/50-7.htm">Isaiah 50:7</a></span><br />Because the Lord GOD helps Me, I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set My face like flint, and I know that I will not be put to shame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/63-1.htm">Isaiah 63:1</a></span><br />Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah with crimson-stained garments? Who is this robed in splendor, marching in the greatness of His strength? “It is I, proclaiming vindication, mighty to save.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/17-14.htm">Jeremiah 17:14</a></span><br />Heal me, O LORD, and I will be healed; save me, and I will be saved, for You are my praise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/3-55.htm">Lamentations 3:55-57</a></span><br />I called on Your name, O LORD, out of the depths of the Pit. / You heard my plea: “Do not ignore my cry for relief.” / You drew near when I called on You; You said, “Do not be afraid.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/15-25.htm">Matthew 15:25</a></span><br />The woman came and knelt before Him. “Lord, help me!” she said.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/20-30.htm">Matthew 20:30-31</a></span><br />And there were two blind men sitting beside the road. When they heard that Jesus was passing by, they cried out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” / The crowd admonished them to be silent, but they cried out all the louder, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Help me, O LORD my God: O save me according to your mercy:</p><p class="hdg">help</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/40-12.htm">Psalm 40:12</a></b></br> For innumerable evils have compassed me about: mine iniquities have taken hold upon me, so that I am not able to look up; they are more than the hairs of mine head: therefore my heart faileth me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-86.htm">Psalm 119:86</a></b></br> All thy commandments <i>are</i> faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hebrews/5-7.htm">Hebrews 5:7</a></b></br> Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared;</p><p class="hdg">save me</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/57-1.htm">Psalm 57:1</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave. Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until <i>these</i> calamities be overpast.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/69-13.htm">Psalm 69:13,16</a></b></br> But as for me, my prayer <i>is</i> unto thee, O LORD, <i>in</i> an acceptable time: O God, in the multitude of thy mercy hear me, in the truth of thy salvation… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/esther/1-8.htm">Accordance</a> <a href="/psalms/109-21.htm">Help</a> <a href="/psalms/109-21.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/109-21.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/psalms/107-31.htm">Loving-Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/109-21.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/psalms/108-6.htm">Save</a> <a href="/psalms/106-47.htm">Saviour</a> <a href="/psalms/109-21.htm">Steadfast</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/119-149.htm">Accordance</a> <a href="/psalms/115-9.htm">Help</a> <a href="/psalms/115-1.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/115-1.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/psalms/117-2.htm">Loving-Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/111-4.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/psalms/109-31.htm">Save</a> <a href="/psalms/116-6.htm">Saviour</a> <a href="/psalms/111-8.htm">Steadfast</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 109</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/109-1.htm">David complains of his slanderous enemies</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/109-16.htm">He shows their sin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/109-21.htm">Complaining of his own misery, he prays for help</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/109-29.htm">He promises thankfulness</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/109.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/109.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Help me, O LORD my God;</b><br>This plea for help is a direct appeal to God, emphasizing a personal relationship with the divine. The use of "LORD" (YHWH) signifies the covenant name of God, highlighting the psalmist's reliance on the God of Israel. This phrase reflects the common biblical theme of seeking divine intervention in times of distress, as seen in other Psalms like <a href="/psalms/22-19.htm">Psalm 22:19</a> and <a href="/psalms/40-13.htm">Psalm 40:13</a>. The personal nature of "my God" indicates a deep, individual trust and faith in God's ability to deliver.<p><b>save me according to Your loving devotion.</b><br>The request for salvation is grounded in God's "loving devotion," often translated as "steadfast love" or "mercy" (Hebrew: hesed). This term is central to understanding God's covenantal faithfulness and kindness, as seen throughout the Old Testament, including in <a href="/exodus/34-6.htm">Exodus 34:6-7</a>. The psalmist appeals to God's character, not personal merit, for deliverance. This reflects a broader biblical narrative where God's salvation is an act of grace, prefiguring the New Testament understanding of salvation through Jesus Christ, who embodies God's ultimate act of loving devotion.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/109.htm">Psalm 109</a>, David is expressing a plea for divine intervention against his adversaries.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal presence and faithfulness to His people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies.htm">Enemies</a></b><br>Though not named in this specific verse, the context of <a href="/bsb/psalms/109.htm">Psalm 109</a> involves David's adversaries who are unjustly attacking him.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation to which David belongs, often seen as the collective recipient of God's covenant promises.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/l/loving_devotion.htm">Loving Devotion (Chesed)</a></b><br>A key Hebrew term in this verse, referring to God's steadfast love and mercy, foundational to His covenant relationship with His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god.htm">Dependence on God</a></b><br>Recognize our need for God's help in every situation, acknowledging that He is our ultimate source of strength and deliverance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_character.htm">Understanding God's Character</a></b><br>Reflect on God's loving devotion (chesed) as a foundation for our trust in Him. His steadfast love assures us of His willingness to save and support us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_as_a_response.htm">Prayer as a Response</a></b><br>Emulate David's example by turning to prayer in times of distress, seeking God's intervention and relying on His promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_timing.htm">Faith in God's Timing</a></b><br>Trust in God's perfect timing and wisdom, even when immediate deliverance is not apparent. His loving devotion ensures that He acts for our good.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_in_covenant_relationship.htm">Living in Covenant Relationship</a></b><br>Live in a way that honors our covenant relationship with God, responding to His loving devotion with faithfulness and obedience.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_109.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 109</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_hymns.htm">What defines hymns?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_public_prayer_acceptable.htm">Is public prayer acceptable?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_psalm_109_oppose_love_for_enemies.htm">If Jesus taught love for enemies (Matthew 5:44), why does Psalm 109 appear to endorse the exact opposite stance?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_david_claim_full_integrity.htm">(Psalm 26:1) How can David claim complete integrity when other scriptures say no one is without sin?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/109.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 26.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Help me, O Lord my God</span>. Connect with ver. 21. <span class="cmt_word">O save me according to thy mercy</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> "as thou art wont to show mercy, show mercy now to me." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/109-26.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">Help me,</span><br /><span class="heb">עָ֭זְרֵנִי</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·zə·rê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5826.htm">Strong's 5826: </a> </span><span class="str2">To surround, protect, aid</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">my God;</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹהָ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">save me</span><br /><span class="heb">ה֭וֹשִׁיעֵ֣נִי</span> <span class="translit">(hō·wō·šî·‘ê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3467.htm">Strong's 3467: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor</span><br /><br /><span class="word">according to Your loving devotion.</span><br /><span class="heb">כְחַסְדֶּֽךָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḵə·ḥas·de·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2617.htm">Strong's 2617: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/109-26.htm">Psalm 109:26 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/109-26.htm">Psalm 109:26 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/109-26.htm">Psalm 109:26 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/109-26.htm">Psalm 109:26 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/109-26.htm">Psalm 109:26 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/109-26.htm">Psalm 109:26 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/109-26.htm">Psalm 109:26 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/109-26.htm">Psalm 109:26 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/109-26.htm">Psalm 109:26 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/109-26.htm">Psalm 109:26 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/109-26.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 109:26 Help me Yahweh my God (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/109-25.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 109:25"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 109:25" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/109-27.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 109:27"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 109:27" /></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>