Psalm 116:7

Translations

Modern

Return to your rest, O my soul, for the LORD has been good to you.

Traditional

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

Literal

Return my soul, to your rest, for YHWH has dealt kindly with you.

Latin

Convertere, anima mea, in requiem tuam, quia Dominus benefecit tibi:

Original

Hebrew

English

Return to your rest, O my soul, for the LORD has been good to you.

Notes

Psalms 116:5–7

The gracious, righteous, and compassionate Lord (see Psalm 111:1–5) rescued and gave rest to the psalmist.

Psalms 116:1–19

This song of thanksgiving rejoices in God’s character and in rescue from death (Psalm 116:1–11). It gives an assurance of God’s protection in life and reminds the godly that the Lord watches over them even at death. The psalmist commits to living as God’s servant and resolves to honor him publicly (Psalm 116:12–19).

Psalms 113:1–118:29

These psalms are called the Egyptian Hallel. Hallel means “praise.” Jewish people use these psalms during Passover, which began when God brought Israel out of Egypt in the exodus. The people recite Psalms 113–114 before the Passover meal, and Psalms 115–118 are recited afterward.

Psalms 111:1–117:2

The word Hallelujah! is repeated throughout this group of psalms.

Theme notes and profiles

Praise Psalms Spirit Empowerment

Related verses

Psalm 13:6
I will sing to the LORD, for He has been good to me.
Matthew 11:28–29
Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Jeremiah 6:16
This is what the LORD says: “Stand at the crossroads and look. Ask for the ancient paths: ‘Where is the good way?’ Then walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it!’
Jeremiah 30:10
As for you, O Jacob My servant, do not be afraid, declares the LORD, and do not be dismayed, O Israel. For I will surely save you out of a distant place, your descendants from the land of their captivity! Jacob will return to quiet and ease, with no one to make him afraid.
Psalm 119:17
Deal bountifully with Your servant, that I may live and keep Your word.
Psalm 95:11
So I swore on oath in My anger, “They shall never enter My rest.”
Hebrews 4:8–10
For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken later about another day.
Hosea 2:7
She will pursue her lovers but not catch them; she will seek them but not find them. Then she will say, ‘I will return to my first husband, for then I was better off than now.’

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Confession Hallel Hallelujah Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Afflicted Saints: should Turn and Devote Themselves to God Faith: Exemplified God: Providence of Testimony: Religious, Exemplified

Psalm 116:7

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