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Psalm 116

Psalm 116:2

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

Modern
Because He has inclined His ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live.
Traditional
Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.
Literal
Because He has inclined His ear to me, even in the day I called.
Latin
Quia inclinavit aurem suam mihi, et in diebus meis invocabo.

Original

Hebrew
English
Because He has inclined His ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live.

Notes

Psalms 116:2

Because the Lord responds to the cry of his people(Psalm 107:41; 113:6–8), the psalmist now strongly believes in prayer.

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

Praise Psalms Spirit Empowerment

Glossary

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

Topics

Answers To Prayer: A Motive for Continued Prayer God: Providence of Prayer: Answered Prayerfulness: General Scriptures Concerning Testimony: Religious, Exemplified