Psalm 116:8

Translations

Modern

For You have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling.

Traditional

For thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling.

Literal

For you were rescued from death, O my soul, my eye from tears, my feet from stumbling.

Latin

…quia eripuit animam meam de morte, oculos meos a lacrimis, pedes meos a lapsu.

Original

Hebrew

English

For You have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling.

Notes

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 Spirit Empowerment

Related verses

Psalm 56:13
For You have delivered my soul from death, and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life.
Revelation 21:4
‘He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,’ and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.”
Revelation 7:17
For the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd. ‘He will lead them to springs of living water,’ and ‘God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’”
Psalm 86:13
For great is Your loving devotion to me; You have delivered me from the depths of Sheol.
Isaiah 25:8
He will swallow up death forever. The Lord GOD will wipe away the tears from every face and remove the disgrace of His people from the whole earth. For the LORD has spoken.
Psalm 37:24
Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, for the LORD is holding his hand.
Isaiah 38:5
“Go and tell Hezekiah that this is what the LORD, the God of your father David, says: ‘I have heard your prayer; I have seen your tears. Behold, I will add fifteen years to your life.
Psalm 94:18
If I say, “My foot is slipping,” Your loving devotion, O LORD, supports me.
Psalm 49:15
But God will redeem my life from Sheol, for He will surely take me to Himself. Selah
Judges 1:24
…and when the spies saw a man coming out of the city, they said to him, “Please show us how to get into the city, and we will treat you kindly.”

Glossary

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

Topics

Afflicted Saints: should Turn and Devote Themselves to God Disease of David God: Providence of Steadfastness: Saints Praise God For Testimony: Religious, Exemplified The Feet of Saints: Kept by God

Psalm 116:8

Translations?

Original?

Notes?

Related verses?

Glossary?

Topics?