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Psalm 116

Psalm 116:10

The LORD Has Heard My Voice · Psalm 116:1–19
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Translations

Modern
I believed, therefore I said, “I am greatly afflicted.”
Traditional
I believed, therefore have I spoken: I was greatly afflicted:
Literal
I believed, therefore I said, “I afflicted am greatly.”
Latin
Alleluja. Credidi, propter quod locutus sum; ego autem humiliatus sum nimis.

Original

Hebrew
English
I believed, therefore I said, “I am greatly afflicted.”

Notes

Psalms 116:10

I believed: Paul quotes this phrase in 2 Corinthians 4:13.

Psalms 116:8–11

The psalmist’s near-death crisis made him more aware of life and of walking before the Lord. Though he had suffered, the Lord was faithful. However, people are all liars.

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

Praise Psalms

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Confession Hallel Hallelujah Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Faith: Produces Boldness in Preaching God: Providence of Murmuring: David Testimony: Religious, Exemplified