Psalms 116

I Love the Lord

1 I love the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty., because he hath heard my voice and my supplications. References Lord: Psalms 40:1, 69:33, 1 Samuel 1:26. Love: Psalms 119:132, Mark 12:33, John 21:17, 1 John 4:19. Parallel theme: Genesis 35:2, John 16:24 +4

2 Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live. Parallel theme: Psalms 31:2, 40:1, 88:1, Job 27:10, Luke 18:1, Philippians 4:6, Colossians 4:2 +2

3 The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow. Parallel theme: Psalms 38:6

4 Then called I upon the name of the LORD; O LORD, I beseech thee, deliver my soul. References Lord: Psalms 118:5. Parallel theme: Psalms 22:20

5 Gracious is the LORD, and righteousRighteous: צַדִּיק (Tzaddik). The Hebrew tzaddik (צַדִּיק) describes one who is righteous, just, or lawful—conforming to God's standard. From the root tzedek (צֶדֶק), meaning righteousness or justice.; yea, our God is merciful. Grace: Psalms 86:15, 103:8, 1 Timothy 1:14. Righteousness: Psalms 119:137, 145:17, Ezra 9:15, Nehemiah 9:8, Daniel 9:7, 9:14 +4

6 The LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me. References Lord: Psalms 19:7, Matthew 11:25. Parallel theme: Psalms 25:21, 79:8, 106:43, 142:6, Isaiah 35:8, Romans 16:19, 2 Corinthians 11:3, Colossians 3:22 +5

7 Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee. References Lord: Psalms 13:6, Jeremiah 6:16, 30:10. Parallel theme: Psalms 95:11, 119:17

8 For thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling. Parallel theme: Psalms 37:24, 49:15, 56:13, 86:13, 94:18, Judges 1:24, Isaiah 25:8, 38:5, Revelation 7:17, 21:4 +5

9 I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living. References Lord: Psalms 27:13. Parallel theme: Luke 1:75

10 I believed, therefore have I spoken: I was greatly afflicted: Faith: 2 Corinthians 4:13, Hebrews 11:1. Parallel theme: Proverbs 21:28, 2 Peter 1:16, 1:21

11 I said in my haste, All men are liars. Parallel theme: Psalms 31:22, 62:9, 1 Samuel 27:1, 2 Kings 4:16, Romans 3:4

12 What shall I render unto the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. for all his benefits toward me? References Lord: Psalms 103:2. Parallel theme: 2 Chronicles 32:25, Romans 12:1, 1 Corinthians 6:20

13 I will take the cup of salvationSalvation: יְשׁוּעָה (Yeshuah). The Hebrew yeshuah (יְשׁוּעָה) means salvation or deliverance—rescue from danger or enemies. This is the root of 'Jesus' (Yeshua), meaning 'YHWH saves.', and call upon the name of the LORD. References Lord: Psalms 16:5, 105:1, 116:17, Isaiah 12:4, 1 Corinthians 10:21. Parallel theme: Psalms 80:18, 116:2, Luke 22:20, 1 Corinthians 10:16 +4

14 I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people. References Lord: Psalms 116:18, Jonah 2:9, Matthew 5:33. Parallel theme: Psalms 22:25, 50:14, 56:12

15 Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints. References Lord: 1 Samuel 25:29. Parallel theme: Psalms 72:14, Luke 16:22, Revelation 1:18, 14:3

16 O LORD, truly I am thy servant; I am thy servant, and the son of thine handmaid: thou hast loosed my bonds. References Lord: James 1:1. Parallel theme: Psalms 86:16, 119:125, 143:12

17 I will offer to thee the sacrificeSacrifice: זֶבַח (Zevach). The Hebrew zevach (זֶבַח) denotes a sacrifice or offering—an animal slaughtered for worship. Old Testament sacrifices foreshadowed Christ, 'the Lamb of God' (John 1:29). of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the LORD. References Lord: Psalms 116:13. Sacrifice: Psalms 107:22, Leviticus 7:12, Hebrews 13:15. Parallel theme: Psalms 50:14

18 I will pay my vows unto the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. now in the presence of all his people, References Lord: Psalms 76:11, 116:14. Parallel theme: Psalms 22:25

19 In the courts of the LORD'S house, in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Praise ye the LORD. References Lord: Psalms 96:8, 135:2