Psalm 116:17

17 I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving, And will call on the name of the LORD.

Psalm 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).

Psalm 116:17 In-Context

15 Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his holy ones.

16 LORD, truly I am your servant. I am your servant, the son of your handmaid. You have freed me from my chains.

17 I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving, And will call on the name of the LORD.

18 I will pay my vows to the LORD, Yes, in the presence of all his people,

19 In the courts of the LORD's house, In the midst of you, Yerushalayim. Praise the LORD!