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Psalm 116:1-4 KJV
Psalms · chapter 116 · verses 1–4
1I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications. 2Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live. 3The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow. 4Then called I upon the name of the LORD; O LORD, I beseech thee, deliver my soul.Psalm 116:1-4 · King James Version
Psalm 116:1-4 in context
1I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications.
2Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.
3The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow.
4Then called I upon the name of the LORD; O LORD, I beseech thee, deliver my soul.
5Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful.
6The LORD preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me.
Commentary
Cross references
- 1 John 4:19
- Psalms 66:19-20
- 1 John 5:2-3
- John 16:24
- Psalms 34:3-4
- Mark 12:33
- Psalms 69:33
- Psalms 145:18-19
- Psalms 40:1
Key words (Strong's)
- compassedʼâphaphto surroundH661 →
- inclinednâṭâhto stretch or spread outH5186 →
- sorrowschebela rope , especially a measuring lineH2256 →
- troubletsârâhtightnessH6869 →
- beseechʼânnâʼoh now!H577 →
- delivermâlaṭproperly, to be smoothH4422 →
- heardshâmaʻto hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etcH8085 →
- voiceqôwla voice or soundH6963 →
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In this part of the psalm we have, I. A general account of David's experience, and his pious resolutions (Psa 116:1, Psa 116:2), which are as the contents of the whole psalm, and give an idea of it. 1. He had experienced God's goodness to him in answer to prayer: He has heard my voice and my supplications.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-9