Psalm 116:1-9 I love the LORD, because he has heard my voice and my supplications.… I. CELEBRATES A GREAT DELIVERANCE. (Vers. 3-8.) 1. From threatened death. (Ver. 3.) 2. From the pains of the unseen world or of death. (Ver. 3.) 3. His whole nature is troubled and sorrowful. (Ver. 3.) II. THE MEANS OR INSTRUMENTS OF HIS DELIVERANCE. 1. Prayer. (Vers. 1-4.) 2. The goodness and mercy of God. (Vers. 5, 6.) III. THE EFFECTS OF THIS DELIVERANCE. 1. An increase of love. (Ver. 1.) 2. An increase of obedience to the Divine will. (Ver. 9.) 3. A more untroubled rest in God - the rest of faith. (Ver. 7.) - S. Parallel Verses KJV: I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications.WEB: I love Yahweh, because he listens to my voice, and my cries for mercy. |
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