Psalm 116:15

Translations

Modern

Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints.

Traditional

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.

Literal

Precious in the eyes of YHWH is the death of His holy ones.

Latin

Pretiosa in conspectu Domini mors sanctorum ejus.

Original

Hebrew

English

Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints.

Notes

Psalms 116:15–19

No one lives or dies outside of God’s will. Having been given a second chance at life, the poet readily commits himself to the Lord with renewed acts of public devotion.

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

Related verses

Psalm 72:14
He will redeem them from oppression and violence, for their blood is precious in his sight.
1 Samuel 25:29
And should someone pursue you and seek your life, then the life of my lord will be bound securely by the LORD your God in the bundle of the living. But He shall fling away the lives of your enemies like stones from a sling.
Psalm 37:32–33
Though the wicked lie in wait for the righteous, and seek to slay them,
Luke 16:22
One day the beggar died and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s side. And the rich man also died and was buried.
Revelation 14:3
And they sang a new song before the throne and before the four living creatures and the elders. And no one could learn the song except the 144,000 who had been redeemed from the earth.
Revelation 1:18
…the Living One. I was dead, and behold, now I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of Death and of Hades.
Job 5:26
You will come to the grave in full vigor, like a sheaf of grain gathered in season.

Glossary

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

Topics

Comfort to the Dying Dealing with Death Death of the Righteous Deceased Loved Ones God: Providence of Losing a Loved One The Death of a Baby The Death of Saints: Precious in God's Sight Time to Die Vows: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To

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