Psalms 116:5

5 Gracious is Jehovah and righteous; and our God is merciful.

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 The bands of death encompassed me, and the anguish of Sheol took hold of me; I found trouble and sorrow:

4 Then called I upon the name of Jehovah: I beseech thee, Jehovah, deliver my soul.

5 Gracious is Jehovah and righteous; and our God is merciful.

6 Jehovah keepeth the simple: I was brought low, and he saved me.

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