Psalms 116:5

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Psalms 116:5 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

The LORD is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion.

King James Version KJV

Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful.

American Standard Version ASV

Gracious is Jehovah, and righteous; Yea, our God is merciful.

Bible in Basic English BBE

The Lord is full of grace and righteousness; truly, he is a God of mercy.

Free Bible Version FBV

The Lord is so kind and good! Our God is so compassionate!

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

The Lord is mercifull and righteous, and our God is full of compassion.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

Gracious [is] Jehovah, and righteous, Yea, our God [is] merciful,

World English Bible WEB

The LORD is gracious and righteous. Yes, our God is merciful.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; yes, our God is merciful.

Translation for Translators T4T

Yahweh is kind and does what is right; he is our God, and he acts mercifully to us.

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Psalms 116:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB חַנּ֣וּן יְהֹוָ֣ה וְ/צַדִּ֑יק וֵ֖/אלֹהֵ֣י/נוּ מְרַחֵֽם

חַנּ֣וּן channûwn H2587 gracious Adj

יְהֹוָ֣ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper

וְ/צַדִּ֑יק tsaddîyq H6662 righteous Conj | Adj

וֵ֖/אלֹהֵ֣י/נוּ ʼĕlôhîym H430 God Conj | N-mp | Suff

מְרַחֵֽם râcham H7355 to have compassion V-Piel

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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 116:5

חַנּ֣וּן channûwn H2587 "gracious" Adj

The Hebrew word for gracious describes God's kind and merciful nature, showing His love and care for humanity.

Definition: gracious

Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: gracious. See also: Exodus 22:26; Psalms 103:8; Psalms 86:15.

יְהֹוָ֣ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 "The Lord" N-proper

Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.

Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)

Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.

וְ/צַדִּ֑יק tsaddîyq H6662 "righteous" Conj | Adj

Means being just or righteous, as seen in government, personal conduct, or character, often describing someone made right with God. It appears in descriptions of King David and other biblical leaders. The concept is central to the Bible's teachings on morality and ethics.

Definition: 1) just, lawful, righteous 1a) just, righteous (in government) 1b) just, right (in one's cause) 1c) just, righteous (in conduct and character) 1d) righteous (as justified and vindicated by God) 1e) right, correct, lawful

Usage: Occurs in 197 OT verses. KJV: just, lawful, righteous (man). See also: Genesis 6:9; Proverbs 10:31; Psalms 1:5.

וֵ֖/אלֹהֵ֣י/נוּ ʼĕlôhîym H430 "God" Conj | N-mp | Suff

The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.

Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)

Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.

מְרַחֵֽם râcham H7355 "to have compassion" V-Piel

This Hebrew word means to have compassion or show love, often used to describe God's mercy towards humanity, as seen in the Bible. It involves deep feelings of sympathy and kindness. In the KJV, it is translated as having mercy or pity.

Definition: 1) to love, love deeply, have mercy, be compassionate, have tender affection, have compassion 1a) (Qal) to love 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to have compassion, be compassionate 1b1a) of God, man 1c) (Pual) to be shown compassion, be compassionate

Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: have compassion (on, upon), love, (find, have, obtain, shew) mercy(-iful, on, upon), (have) pity, Ruhamah, [idiom] surely. See also: Exodus 33:19; Isaiah 60:10; Psalms 18:2.

Study Notes — Psalms 116:5

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Psalms 116:5 Summary
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Gill's Exposition on Psalms 116:5
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 116:5
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 116:5
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 116:5
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 116:5
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 116:5
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 116:5
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 116:5
Sermons on Psalms 116:5

Context — The LORD Has Heard My Voice

3The ropes of death entangled me; the anguish of Sheol overcame me; I was confronted by trouble and sorrow. 4Then I called on the name of the LORD: “O LORD, deliver my soul!”

5The LORD is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion.

6The LORD preserves the simplehearted; I was helpless, and He saved me. 7Return to your rest, O my soul, for the LORD has been good to you.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Psalms 145:17	The LORD is righteous in all His ways and kind in all His deeds.
2	Psalms 103:8	The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion.
3	Psalms 119:137	Righteous are You, O LORD, and upright are Your judgments.
4	Ezra 9:15	O LORD, God of Israel, You are righteous! For we remain this day as a remnant. Here we are before You in our guilt, though because of it no one can stand before You.”
5	1 Timothy 1:14	And the grace of our Lord overflowed to me, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
6	Psalms 86:15	But You, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness.
7	Nehemiah 9:8	You found his heart faithful before You, and made a covenant with him to give the land of the Canaanites and Hittites, of the Amorites and Perizzites, of the Jebusites and Girgashites— to give it to his descendants. You have kept Your promise, because You are righteous.
8	Ephesians 1:6–8	to the praise of His glorious grace, which He has freely given us in the Beloved One. In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace that He lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding.
9	Daniel 9:14	Therefore the LORD has kept the calamity in store and brought it upon us. For the LORD our God is righteous in all He does; yet we have not obeyed His voice.
10	Daniel 9:7	To You, O Lord, belongs righteousness, but this day we are covered with shame—the men of Judah, the people of Jerusalem, and all Israel near and far, in all the countries to which You have driven us because of our unfaithfulness to You.

Psalms 116:5 Summary

[The LORD is gracious and righteous, which means He is kind and fair, as seen in Psalms 116:5. He is also full of compassion, which means He cares deeply about us and wants to help us in our times of need. This is similar to what we see in Lamentations 3:22-23, where it says 'Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.' We can trust in His goodness and love for us, just like the psalmist did, and respond with gratitude and worship, as encouraged in Psalms 100:4-5.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean that the LORD is gracious?

The LORD's graciousness refers to His kindness and generosity towards us, as seen in Psalms 116:5, where He is described as 'gracious and righteous'. This is also reflected in Psalms 103:8, which says 'The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.'

How can God be both gracious and righteous at the same time?

God's graciousness and righteousness are not mutually exclusive, but rather complementary aspects of His character. As seen in Psalms 116:5, God's righteousness is rooted in His justice and holiness, while His graciousness is evident in His mercy and compassion towards us, as also seen in Romans 3:26.

What does it mean that our God is full of compassion?

The compassion of God refers to His deep emotional concern and care for us, as seen in Psalms 116:5. This compassion is evident in His desire to comfort and help us in our times of need, as also seen in Isaiah 49:13 and Matthew 9:36.

How can I experience God's compassion in my life?

To experience God's compassion, we must first acknowledge our need for it and humbly come to Him in prayer, as seen in Psalms 116:4. We can also reflect on His past faithfulness and goodness towards us, as encouraged in Psalms 116:7, and trust in His promise to never leave or forsake us, as stated in Deuteronomy 31:6.

Reflection Questions

How have I experienced God's graciousness and righteousness in my own life, and how can I respond to Him in gratitude and worship?
In what ways can I reflect God's compassion to those around me, and how can I demonstrate His love and care to those in need?
What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in God's compassion and care, and how can I surrender them to Him in prayer?
How can I balance the truth of God's righteousness with the reality of His graciousness, and what difference does this make in my relationship with Him?
What are some ways that I can cultivate a deeper appreciation for God's compassion and graciousness, and how can I share this with others?

Gill's Exposition on Psalms 116:5

Gracious is the Lord,.... So the psalmist found him, calling upon him; so he is in Christ, the author and giver of all grace, to help in time of need.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 116:5

Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful. Gracious is the Lord, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 116:5

Gracious is the Lord: this he mentions either, 1. As that which he found by experience in answer to his prayers; or, 2. As the argument by which he encouraged himself to pray. And righteous; therefore he will maintain me and my just cause against my unrighteous oppressors, and perform his promises, and save those who faithfully serve aim and put their trust in him.

Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 116:5

Psalms 116:5 Gracious [is] the LORD, and righteous; yea, our God [is] merciful.Ver. 5. Gracious is the Lord, &c.] Gracious God is said to be, and merciful, that we despair not; righteous also, that we presume not. Or, faithful in performing his promises, as 1 John 1:9, and this was David’ s comfort amidst his sorrows.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 116:5

Verse 5. Gracious is the Lord] In his own nature. And righteous] In all his dealings with men. Our God is merciful.] Of tender compassion to all penitents.

Cambridge Bible on Psalms 116:5

5, 6. The character of Jehovah, realised in the Psalmist’s experience.

Barnes' Notes on Psalms 116:5

Gracious is the Lord - This fact was his encouragement when he called on God. He believed that God was a gracious Being, and he found him to be so. Compare the notes at Hebrews 11:6. And righteous ... - Just; true; faithful.

Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 116:5

5. Righteous… merciful—Righteous in keeping his covenant, merciful in making and adapting it to man.

Sermons on Psalms 116:5

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	God and I Don't Always Agree by Jack Hyles	Jack Hyles preaches on the topic 'God and I Don't Always Agree,' using the parable of the workers in the vineyard to illustrate how we may not always see eye to eye with God. He ch
	God Meant It Unto Good by Charles E. Cowman	Charles E. Cowman preaches on the profound assertion by the Apostle Paul in Romans 8:28 that all things work together for good to those who love God. He emphasizes that this includ
	Righteousness by Thomas Bradbury	Thomas Bradbury preaches on the righteousness that goes before God, leading His people in the way of His steps. The Psalmist's declaration in Psalms 85:13 reflects the Church's con
	Objections to Calvinism - 7. the Heathen World by Randolph S. Foster	Randolph S. Foster passionately denounces the Calvinistic view of the heathen world, particularly focusing on the doctrine of reprobation and infant damnation. He argues against th