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Psalm 116:5 KJV
Psalms · chapter 116 · verse 5
Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful.Psalm 116:5 · King James Version
Psalm 116:5 in context
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.
7Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- righteoustsaddîyqjustH6662 →
- GraciouschannûwngraciousH2587 →
- LORDYᵉhôvâhJehovah, Jewish national name of GodH3068 →
- Godʼĕlôhîymgods in the ordinary senseH430 →
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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