Study note

Psalm 116:12–14

  • The Lord’s gracious gifts are so great that the psalmist can do nothing to repay his debt. Keeping his promises publicly demonstrates his gratitude.

  • All he has done for the psalmist includes answers to prayer, rescue, and life.

  • The cup of salvation overflows with God’s blessings (Psalm 23:5), unlike the cup of judgment (75:8).

  • The psalmist makes vows (Psalm 116:18) to praise the Lord publicly (116:17–18).