Psalms
“As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall save me.”
Psalms 55:16
Psalms 55:16 (KJV) speaks to prayer, trust, and God's deliverance — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.”
Psalms 50:15“I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.”
Psalms 34:4“And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.”
Matthew 21:22“Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my praise.”
Jeremiah 17:14“And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
Acts of the Apostles 2:21“And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever.”
Exodus 14:13
Common questions
What does Psalms 55:16 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 55:16 reads: "As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall save me." The verse speaks to prayer, trust, and God's deliverance. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 55 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 55:16 in the King James Version?
Yes. "As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall save me." is Psalms 55:16 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 55.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 55:16?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 55:16 include Psalms 50:15, Psalms 34:4, and Matthew 21:22. Reading them alongside Psalms 55:16 deepens the theme of prayer.
How can I pray with Psalms 55:16?
Read Psalms 55:16 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.