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Psalm 116

Psalm 116:19

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

Modern
…in the courts of the LORD’s house, in your midst, O Jerusalem. Hallelujah!
Traditional
In the courts of the Lord’s house, in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Praise ye the Lord.
Literal
…in the courts of the house of YHWH, in your midst, O Jerusalem. Hallelu YAH!
Latin
…in atriis domus Domini, in medio tui, Jerusalem.

Original

Hebrew
English
…in the courts of the LORD’s house, in your midst, O Jerusalem. Hallelujah!

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

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

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

Topics

All Christians should be As Missionaries in Declaring What God Has Done for Them Church: Called Courts Church: House of the Lord Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Praises Vows: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To