Psalms 116:5

5 The LORD is merciful and righteous; our God is compassionate.

Psalms 116:5 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 116:5

Gracious is the Lord
So the psalmist found him, calling upon him; so he is in Christ, the author and giver of all grace, to help in time of need.

And righteous;
faithful to his promises, just in every dispensation of his providence, even in afflictive ones; righteous in punishing the enemies of his people, and in saving, justifying, and pardoning them for Christ's sake.

Yea, our God is merciful;
compassionate, tenderhearted, a heart full of pity, as a father to his child; and sympathizes with his people under all their afflictions, and saves them out of them; see ( Psalms 86:5 Psalms 86:15 ) .

Psalms 116:5 In-Context

3 Death's ropes bound me; the distress of the grave found me— I came face-to-face with trouble and grief.

4 So I called on the LORD's name: "LORD, please save me!"

5 The LORD is merciful and righteous; our God is compassionate.

6 The LORD protects simple folk; he saves me whenever I am brought down.

7 I tell myself, You can be at peace again, because the LORD has been good to you.