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Psalm Ps. 116. This is a hymn of personal thanksgiving for God’s care. The specific circumstance is a narrow escape from death (vv. 3, 8–9, 15). The psalm shows that such thanksgiving for a very personal blessing is properly offered in public worship.
Ps. 116:1–4 The people of Israel are urged to love the Lord in response to his covenant blessings (because he has heard my voice).
Ps. 116:3 The snares of death and the pangs of Sheol are probably the same thing. He was on the brink of dying (see vv. 8, 15).
Ps. 116:4 Called on the name of the Lord often refers to a public prayer (see Gen. 4:26; 12:8; Ps. 105:1), which is likely the case here (compare 116:13). Thus the request was made in a worship service.
Ps. 116:5–7 The answer to the urgent prayer leads to reflection on God’s character, namely, that he is gracious, merciful (see Ex. 34:6), and righteous (that is, reliably faithful). Celebrating this experience makes these notions all the more real to the believer.
Ps. 116:8–11 death, tears, stumbling. These cover a wider variety of circumstances than simply the death of one’s body. This may be the psalmist’s invitation to the singers to apply the psalm more generally to experiences of need. The psalm also shows the thankful person how to make good use of the deliverance: I will walk before the Lord (that is, in love, faith, and obedience toward him).
Ps. 116:12–19 What shall I render to the Lord for all his benefits to me? The answer is, acts of public worship. The personal deliverance is a benefit to the whole people, and the entire congregation shares in giving thanks (see Rom. 12:15).
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