Psalm 116:17

17 I will offer you a sacrifice of thanksgiving and 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 The LORD cares deeply when his loved ones die.

16 O LORD, I am your servant; yes, I am your servant, born into your household; you have freed me from my chains.

17 I will offer you a sacrifice of thanksgiving and call on the name of the LORD .

18 I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all his people—

19 in the house of the LORD in the heart of Jerusalem. Praise the LORD !