Psalm 116:19

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 116:19

In the courts of the Lord's house ,.... This is added by way of explanation of Psalm 116:18 , what he meant by "the presence of all his people"; the assembly of the saints met together in the house of the Lord, at the door of the tabernacle, in the courts of it, where the people got together to worship God; in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem ; the Lord's house or tabernacle; for as yet the temple was not built, and the courts of it were in the midst of the city of Jerusalem. And this... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 116:19

In the midst of thee, O Jerusalem - He speaks as if present in the city, offering his vowed sacrifices in the temple to the Lord. Most of this Psalm has been applied to our Lord and his Church; and in this way it has been considered as prophetic; and, taken thus, it is innocently accommodated, and is very edifying. This is the interpretation given of the whole by the old Psalter. 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 116:19

In the courts of the Lord's house . Thanksgiving was always most appropriately offered in the temple courts, where close at hand dwelt the mysterious presence of God, and where God had appointed that his worshippers should appear before him. In the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. This expression and the preceding suit well with Hezekiah's authorship of the psalm, as Dr. Kay well argues. Praise ye the Lord. The writer calls on all those present (see Psalms 116:18 ) to join him in singing... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 116:19

In the courts of the Lord’s house - See the notes at Psalms 65:4. Compare Psalms 84:2; Psalms 92:13; Psalms 96:8; Psalms 100:4; Psalms 135:2.In the midst of thee, O Jerusalem - Where the tabernacle, and afterward the temple, was reared.Praise ye the Lord - Hallelujah. A call on others to join in the praise of God. The psalmist felt his own heart drawn to the service of praise by all the mercies of God; he desired, as an expression of his own feelings, that others should unite with him in that... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 116:1-19

Psalms 115-117 Saved from deathGod was always faithful to Israel, though the Israelites were often unfaithful to him. Their sins brought God’s punishment upon them, causing their pagan neighbours to mock them with the accusation that their God was unable to help them and had deserted them (115:1-2). The Israelites reply that their God is alive and in full control. The pagan gods, by contrast, are useless, and the reason they are useless is that they are lifeless. Those who trust in them will... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 116:19

Praise ye THE LORD = Hallelu-Jah. See App-4 . read more

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