Psalms 31:9 web — Have mercy on me, Yahweh, for I am in distress. My eye, my soul, and my body waste away with grief.

World English Bible

"Have mercy on me, Yahweh, for I am in distress. My eye, my soul, and my body waste away with grief."

— Psalms 31:9, World English Bible

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Psalms 31 — Context

6

I hate those who regard lying vanities, but I trust in Yahweh.

7

I will be glad and rejoice in your loving kindness, for you have seen my affliction. You have known my soul in adversities.

8

You have not shut me up into the hand of the enemy. You have set my feet in a large place.

9

Have mercy on me, Yahweh, for I am in distress. My eye, my soul, and my body waste away with grief.

10

For my life is spent with sorrow, my years with sighing. My strength fails because of my iniquity. My bones are wasted away.

11

Because of all my adversaries I have become utterly contemptible to my neighbors, A fear to my acquaintances. Those who saw me on the street fled from me.

12

I am forgotten from their hearts like a dead man. I am like broken pottery.

Psalms 31:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 31:9 say?
Psalms 31:9 in the World English Bible reads: “Have mercy on me, Yahweh, for I am in distress. My eye, my soul, and my body waste away with grief.”
Where is Psalms 31:9 in the Bible?
Psalms 31:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 31, verse 9.
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 31:9.
What translation should I read Psalms 31:9 in?
Psalms 31:9 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 31:9?
Psalms 31:9 reads (WEB): “Have mercy on me, Yahweh, for I am in distress. My eye, my soul, and my body waste away with grief.” 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.
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