Psa 116:1 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Ps 116:1-19: Ps 116 This hymn of thanksgiving rejoices in God’s character and in rescue from death (116:1-11 ). It gives an assurance of God’s protection in life and reminds the godly that the Lord watches over them even at death. The psalmist commits to living as God’s servant and resolves to honor him publicly (116:12-19 ). Summary for Ps 116:1-4: 116:1-4 The psalmist praises the Lord for answering his prayers and rescuing him from death. 116:1 I love the Lord : This unique opening expresses affection for and commitment to the Lord (see 18:1 ; Deut 6:5 ) on the basis of what the Lord has done.

aPs 116►

b116:1-11►

c116:12-19►

d116:1-4►

gDeut 6:5►

‏ Psalms 116:1

Summary for Ps 116:1-19: Ps 116 ^a This hymn of thanksgiving rejoices in God’s character and in rescue from death (116:1-11 ^b). It gives an assurance of God’s protection in life and reminds the godly that the Lord watches over them even at death. The psalmist commits to living as God’s servant and resolves to honor him publicly (116:12-19 ^c).
Summary for Ps 116:1-4: 116:1-4 ^d The psalmist praises the Lord for answering his prayers and rescuing him from death. 116:1 ^e I love the Lord: This unique opening expresses affection for and commitment to the Lord (see 18:1 ^f; Deut 6:5 ^g) on the basis of what the Lord has done.