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Psalm 116

Psalm 116:9

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

Modern
I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living.
Traditional
I will walk before the Lord in the land of the living.
Literal
I will walk before the face of YHWH in the land of the living.
Latin
Placebo Domino in regione vivorum.

Original

Hebrew
English
I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living.

Notes

Psalms 116:9

I will walk before the LORD: The psalmist lived with integrity. After experiencing deep distress, he now enjoys open fellowship with the Lord (see Psalm 56:13; compare Job 42:5).

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

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 Decision: David God: Providence of Testimony: Religious, Exemplified