Psalm 116:1

Translations

Modern

I love the LORD, for He has heard my voice—my appeal for mercy.

Traditional

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

Literal

I have loved because YHWH has heard the voice of my supplications,

Latin

Alleluja. Dilexi, quoniam exaudiet Dominus vocem orationis meæ.

Original

Hebrew

English

I love the LORD, for He has heard my voice—my appeal for mercy.

Notes

Psalms 116:1

I love the LORD: This unique opening expresses affection for and commitment to the Lord (see Psalm 18:1; Deuteronomy 6:5) on the basis of what the Lord has done.

Psalms 116:1–4

The psalmist praises the Lord for answering his prayers and rescuing him from death.

Psalms 116:1–19

This song of thanksgiving rejoices in God’s character and in rescue from death (Psalm 116:1–11). It gives an assurance of God’s protection in life and reminds the godly that the Lord watches over them even at death. The psalmist commits to living as God’s servant and resolves to honor him publicly (Psalm 116:12–19).

Psalms 113:1–118:29

These psalms are called the Egyptian Hallel. Hallel means “praise.” Jewish people use these psalms during Passover, which began when God brought Israel out of Egypt in the exodus. The people recite Psalms 113–114 before the Passover meal, and Psalms 115–118 are recited afterward.

Psalms 111:1–117:2

The word Hallelujah! is repeated throughout this group of psalms.

Theme notes and profiles

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We love because He first loved us.
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1 John 5:2–3
By this we know that we love the children of God: when we love God and keep His commandments.
Psalm 34:3–4
Magnify the LORD with me; let us exalt His name together.
John 16:24
Until now you have not asked for anything in My name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete.
Psalm 69:33
For the LORD listens to the needy and does not despise His captive people.
Mark 12:33
…and to love Him with all your heart and with all your understanding and with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself. This is more important than all burnt offerings and sacrifices.”
Psalm 40:1
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the LORD; He inclined to me and heard my cry.
Psalm 119:132
Turn to me and show me mercy, as You do to those who love Your name.
Genesis 35:2
So Jacob told his household and all who were with him, “Get rid of the foreign gods that are among you. Purify yourselves and change your garments.
John 21:17
Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?” “Lord, You know all things,” he replied. “You know I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep.
Psalm 31:22–23
In my alarm I said, “I am cut off from Your sight!” But You heard my plea for mercy when I called to You for help.

Glossary

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Topics

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Psalm 116:1

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