Psalms 116:8 nasb — For You have rescued my soul from death, My eyes from tears, My feet from stumbling.

NASB

"For You have rescued my soul from death, My eyes from tears, My feet from stumbling."

— Psalms 116:8, NASB

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KJV
“For thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling.”
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ASV
“For thou hast delivered my soul from death, Mine eyes from tears, Andmy feet from falling. ”
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WEB
“For you have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, and my feet from falling.”
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NET
“Yes, LORD, you rescued my life from death, kept my eyes from tears and my feet from stumbling.”
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BBE
“You have taken my soul from the power of death, keeping my eyes from weeping, and my feet from falling.”
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KJVA
“For thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling.”
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Psalms 116 — Context

Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; Yes, our God is compassionate.

The LORD preserves the simple; I was brought low, and He saved me.

Return to your rest, O my soul, For the LORD has dealt bountifully with you.

For You have rescued my soul from death, My eyes from tears, My feet from stumbling.

I shall walk before the LORD In the land of the living.

I believed when I said, "I am greatly afflicted."

I said in my alarm, "All men are liars."

Psalms 116:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 116:8 say?

Psalms 116:8 in the NASB reads: “For You have rescued my soul from death, My eyes from tears, My feet from stumbling.”

Where is Psalms 116:8 in the Bible?

Psalms 116:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 116, verse 8.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 116:8.

What translation should I read Psalms 116:8 in?

Psalms 116:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 116:8?

Psalms 116:8 reads (NASB): “For You have rescued my soul from death, My eyes from tears, My feet from stumbling.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 116:8 nasb — For You have rescued my soul from death, My eyes from tears, My feet from stumbling.

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