Psalm 116:13

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 116:10-19

The Septuagint and some other ancient versions make these verses a distinct psalm separate from the former; and some have called it the Martyr's psalm, I suppose for the sake of Ps. 116:15. Three things David here makes confession of:? I. His faith (Ps. 116:10): I believed, therefore have I spoken. This is quoted by the apostle (2 Cor. 4:13) with application to himself and his fellow-ministers, who, though they suffered for Christ, were not ashamed to own him. David believed the being,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 116:13

I will take the cup of salvation ,.... Or "salvations" F14 ישועות "salutum", Pagninus, Montanus, Vatablus, Gejerus, Michaelis; "salvationum", Musculus. ; not the eucharistic cup, or the cup in the Lord's supper, which the apostle calls "the cup of blessing", 1 Corinthians 10:16 ; though some so think, and that the psalmist represents the saints under the Gospel dispensation; nor the cup of afflictions or martyrdom for the sake of Christ; being willing, under a sense of mercies... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 116:13

I will take the cup of salvation - Literally, The cup of salvation, or deliverance, will I lift up. Alluding to the action in taking the cup of blessing among the Jews, which, when the person or master of the family lifted up, he said these words, "Blessed be the Lord, the Maker of the world, who has created the fruit of the vine!" But it may probably allude to the libation-offering, Numbers 28:7 ; for the three last verses seem to intimate that the psalmist was now at the temple,... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 116:13

Verse 13 13.The cup of salvation He refers to a custom which was prevalent under the Law. For when they rendered solemn thanks to God, a feast was also appointed, at which, in token of their gladness, there was an holy libation. This being a symbol of their deliverance from Egyptian thraldom, is for that reason here called the cup of salvation (382) The term to call upon, signifies to celebrate the name of God; and this he expresses more plainly, subsequently, by saying that he would pay his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 116:1-19

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 116:1-19

Danger and deliverance. It is probable that the danger to which the psalmist was exposed was due to a very serious illness, threatening to end in death. It is certain that this is the most common danger we have to confront now. We look, therefore, at— I. A RECURRING EVIL IN OUR MORTAL LIFE — SICKNESS . With so complicated a structure as the human frame, and so intricate a system as that which has to be kept in working order, if we are to be in perfect health, it is no... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 116:12-19

The psalm closes with a thanksgiving for the deliverance vouchsafed. What return can the psalmist make? First, he will accept the blessing joyfully; next, he will ever continue to call upon God ( Psalms 116:13 ; comp. Psalms 116:4 , Psalms 116:17 ); thirdly, he will pay his vows openly in the temple, in the presence of the whole congregation ( Psalms 116:14 , Psalms 116:18 ); fourthly, he will offer continually the sacrifice of thanksgiving ( Psalms 116:17 ) for the benefits... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 116:13

I will take the cup of salvation . It has been usual to explain this of actual participation in the contents of a cup offered at a sacrificial meal, and then passed round to the worshippers. But there is no clear evidence of any such usage, except in connection with the Passover, which cannot here be in question. Hengstenberg there fore proposes to regard the phrase as a mere metaphor, like the "cup of trembling" ( Isaiah 51:17 , Isaiah 51:22 ), and understands the psalmist to mean that... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 116:13

The only return God looks for. "I will take the cup of salvation." Visiting Muller's Orphan House at Ashley Down, Bristol, some years ago, we were shown into a room where, ranged on a gallery, were some seventy or eighty infant orphans of from three to five years of age, fatherless, if not motherless too. They sang to us a little hymn, and the pathetic refrain of it, as sung by those infant voices, we hear still in our souls— "What shall we render, O heavenly Friend, to thee, For care... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 116:13-14

The answer of the grateful heart. That answer is threefold. I. HE WILL ACCEPT GOD 'S SALVATION . This the meaning of the words, "I will take the cup of salvation." God has designed salvation for each one of us; he puts it before us as the master of a feast was wont to hand the cup to each guest. And the grateful heart here says, "I will take thy salvation, O Lord, the pardon which is in Christ, the sanctification of the Holy Spirit, and eternal life." No worship or service is... read more

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