Psalm 116

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Psalm 116 expresses the psalmist's gratitude for God's deliverance from death and distress. The psalmist acknowledges that in their time of need, they cried out to God who heard their voice and answered their prayers. As a result, the psalmist vows to continually serve God and offer thanksgiving for His mercy and salvation.

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Gratitude for God's Deliverance

1 I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications.

2 Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.

3 The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow.

4 Then called I upon the name of the LORD; O LORD, I beseech thee, deliver my soul.

5 Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful.

6 The LORD preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me.

7 Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee.

8 For thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling.

9 I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living.

10 I believed, therefore have I spoken: I was greatly afflicted:

11 I said in my haste, All men are liars.

12 What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me?

13 I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD.

14 I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people.

15 Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.

16 O LORD, truly I am thy servant; I am thy servant, and the son of thine handmaid: thou hast loosed my bonds.

17 I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the LORD.

18 I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people,

19 In the courts of the LORD'S house, in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Praise ye the LORD.

Commentary

Psalm 116 is a beautiful expression of thanksgiving and devotion to God. The psalmist's experience of being rescued from death and distress calls to mind the many times when God has intervened to save His people from harm. It reminds us that no matter how dire our circumstances may seem, God is always present and ready to hear our cries for help.The psalmist's declaration of devotion to God serves as an inspiration to all believers. We too can commit ourselves to serving God and offering Him our thanksgiving and praise. This chapter of Psalms reminds us that in every situation, whether good or bad, we can trust in God and rely on Him for deliverance.