Psalms 116:7 — Meaning and Application

King James Version

“Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee.”

Psalms 116:7

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Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:

Gracious {is} the LORD, and righteous; yea, our God {is} merciful.

The LORD preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me.

Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee.

For thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, {and} my feet from falling.

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

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Psalms 116:1

"I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice {and} my supplications."

Psalms 116:2

"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 116:3

"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 116:4

"Then called I upon the name of the LORD; O LORD, I beseech thee, deliver my soul."

Psalms 116:5

"Gracious {is} the LORD, and righteous; yea, our God {is} merciful."

Psalms 116:6

"The LORD preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me."

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