Psalms 116
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Lutheran reading notes
In Psalms chapter 116, the wisdom literature continues to explore prayer, worship, lament, praise, and trust in God. Lutheran interpretation often emphasizes humanity’s limitations and the need to rely on God's grace and promises. The chapter highlights the contrast between human striving and the faithfulness of God.
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I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice {and} my supplications.
Psalms 116:1 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon {him} as long as I live. {as long...: Heb. in my days}
Psalms 116:2 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow. {gat...: Heb. found me}
Psalms 116:3 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Then called I upon the name of the LORD; O LORD, I beseech thee, deliver my soul.
Psalms 116:4 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Gracious {is} the LORD, and righteous; yea, our God {is} merciful.
Psalms 116:5 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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The LORD preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me.
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Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee.
Psalms 116:7 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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For thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, {and} my feet from falling.
Psalms 116:8 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living.
Psalms 116:9 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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I believed, therefore have I spoken: I was greatly afflicted:
Psalms 116:10 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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I said in my haste, All men {are} liars.
Psalms 116:11 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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What shall I render unto the LORD {for} all his benefits toward me?
Psalms 116:12 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD.
Psalms 116:13 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people.
Psalms 116:14 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Precious in the sight of the LORD {is} the death of his saints.
Psalms 116:15 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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O LORD, truly I {am} thy servant; I {am} thy servant, {and} the son of thine handmaid: thou hast loosed my bonds.
Psalms 116:16 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the LORD.
Psalms 116:17 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people,
Psalms 116:18 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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In the courts of the LORD'S house, in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Praise ye the LORD.
Psalms 116:19 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.