Psalms 116:17

17 To You I shall offer ¹a sacrifice of thanksgiving, And ²call upon the name of the LORD.

Psalms 116:17 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 116:17

I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving
For deliverance from afflictions and death; for loosing his bonds, in every sense; for all mercies, temporal and spiritual; see ( Romans 6:17 ) ; Such sacrifices are according to the will of God; are well pleasing to him, when offered up through Christ, and in faith, and are a glorifying of him. These are more acceptable than all ceremonial sacrifices; and therefore the psalmist determined to offer this, and not them;

and will call upon the name of the Lord; (See Gill on Psalms 116:13).

Psalms 116:17 In-Context

15 Precious in the sight of the LORD Is the death of His godly ones.

16 O LORD , surely I am Your servant, I am Your servant, the son of Your handmaid, You have loosed my bonds.

17 To You I shall offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving, And call upon the name of the LORD .

18 I shall pay my vows to the LORD , Oh may it be in the presence of all His people,

19 In the courts of the LORD'S house, In the midst of you, O Jerusalem. Praise the LORD !

Cross References

• 1. Leviticus 7:12; Psalms 50:14
• 2. Psalms 116:13