Psalms 116:5

5 (114-5) The Lord is merciful and just, and our God sheweth mercy.

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 (114-3) The sorrows of death have compassed me: and the perils of hell have found me. I met with trouble and sorrow:

4 (114-4) And I called upon the name of the Lord. O Lord, deliver my soul.

5 (114-5) The Lord is merciful and just, and our God sheweth mercy.

6 (114-6) The Lord is the keeper of little ones: I was humbled, and he delivered me.

7 (114-7) Turn, O my soul, into thy rest: for the Lord hath been bountiful to thee.