Easy Bible・Psalms 116

God's Faithfulness in Times of Trouble

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In this Psalm, the psalmist expresses his love for the Lord because He heard his cry for mercy. The psalmist acknowledges that the Lord is gracious, righteous, and compassionate. He calls on all people to praise the Lord and declares his commitment to walk before the Lord in the land of the living. The psalmist then recounts his distressing situation, where he was overcome by trouble and sorrow. He cried out to the Lord, and in His faithfulness, the Lord delivered him from death, his eyes from tears, and his feet from stumbling. In response to God's faithfulness, the psalmist vows to offer sacrifices of thanksgiving and to call on the name of the Lord. He recognizes that he is a servant of the Lord and desires to fulfill his vows in the presence of God's people. The psalm concludes with a declaration of trust in the Lord, affirming that even in the midst of affliction, the psalmist will continue to trust in God's goodness and faithfulness.