Psalms 116:9
Psalms 116:9 in Multiple Translations
I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living.
I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living.
I will walk before Jehovah In the land of the living.
I will go before the Lord in the land of the living.
Now I can walk with the Lord in the land of the living.
I shall walke before the Lord in the lande of the liuing.
I walk habitually before Jehovah In the lands of the living.
I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living.
I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living.
So here on the earth, where people are still alive, I live knowing that Yahweh is directing me.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 116:9
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Psalms 116:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֶ֭תְהַלֵּךְ
לִ/פְנֵ֣י
יְהוָ֑ה
בְּ֝/אַרְצ֗וֹת
הַֽ/חַיִּֽים
אֶ֭תְהַלֵּךְ
hâlak
H1980
to go
V-Hithpael-Imperf-1cs
לִ/פְנֵ֣י
pânîym
H6440
face
Prep | N-cp
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
בְּ֝/אַרְצ֗וֹת
ʼerets
H776
land
Prep | N-cp
הַֽ/חַיִּֽים
chay
H2416
alive
Art | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 116:9
אֶ֭תְהַלֵּךְ
hâlak
H1980
"to go"
V-Hithpael-Imperf-1cs
Means to walk or go, used in many different contexts in the Bible. It can describe physical movement, but also spiritual or emotional journeys. Appears in various forms, such as 'to go' or 'to walk'.
Definition: : walk/move 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to walk 1b2) to walk (fig.) 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to traverse 1c2) to walk about 1d) (Niphal) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 473 OT verses. KJV: (all) along, apace, behave (self), come, (on) continually, be conversant, depart, [phrase] be eased, enter, exercise (self), [phrase] follow, forth, forward, get, go (about, abroad, along, away, forward, on, out, up and down), [phrase] greater, grow, be wont to haunt, lead, march, [idiom] more and more, move (self), needs, on, pass (away), be at the point, quite, run (along), [phrase] send, speedily, spread, still, surely, [phrase] tale-bearer, [phrase] travel(-ler), walk (abroad, on, to and fro, up and down, to places), wander, wax, (way-) faring man, [idiom] be weak, whirl. See also: Genesis 2:14; Judges 4:9; 1 Kings 13:12.
לִ/פְנֵ֣י
pânîym
H6440
"face"
Prep | N-cp
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
יְהוָ֑ה
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.
בְּ֝/אַרְצ֗וֹת
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Prep | N-cp
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
הַֽ/חַיִּֽים
chay
H2416
"alive"
Art | Adj
In the Bible, this word means life or being alive. It can refer to physical life, like in Genesis 1:20, or spiritual life, like in Psalm 30:5.
Definition: adj 1) living, alive 1a) green (of vegetation) 1b) flowing, fresh (of water) 1c) lively, active (of man) 1d) reviving (of the springtime) Aramaic equivalent: chay (חַי "living" H2417)
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] age, alive, appetite, (wild) beast, company, congregation, life(-time), live(-ly), living (creature, thing), maintenance, [phrase] merry, multitude, [phrase] (be) old, quick, raw, running, springing, troop. See also: Genesis 1:20; Deuteronomy 4:9; 2 Kings 5:16.
Study Notes — Psalms 116:9
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 116:9 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 116:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 116:9
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 116:9
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 116:9
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 116:9
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 116:9
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 116:9
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 116:9
- Sermons on Psalms 116:9
Context — The LORD Has Heard My Voice
7Return to your rest, O my soul, for the LORD has been good to you.
8For You have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling.
9I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living.
10I believed, therefore I said, “I am greatly afflicted.” 11In my alarm I said, “All men are liars!”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 27:13 | Still I am certain to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. |
| 2 | Luke 1:75 | in holiness and righteousness before Him all the days of our lives. |
| 3 | Isaiah 53:8 | By oppression and judgment He was taken away, and who can recount His descendants? For He was cut off from the land of the living; He was stricken for the transgression of My people. |
| 4 | 1 Kings 8:25 | Therefore now, O LORD, God of Israel, keep for Your servant, my father David, what You promised when You said: ‘You will never fail to have a man to sit before Me on the throne of Israel, if only your descendants guard their way to walk before Me as you have done.’ |
| 5 | 1 Kings 2:4 | and so that the LORD may fulfill His promise to me: ‘If your descendants take heed to walk faithfully before Me with all their heart and soul, you will never fail to have a man on the throne of Israel.’ |
| 6 | Genesis 17:1 | When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty. Walk before Me and be blameless. |
| 7 | 1 Kings 9:4 | And as for you, if you walk before Me as your father David walked, with a heart of integrity and uprightness, doing all I have commanded you, and if you keep My statutes and ordinances, |
| 8 | Psalms 61:7 | May he sit enthroned in God’s presence forever; appoint Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness to guard him. |
| 9 | Luke 1:6 | Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and decrees of the Lord. |
Psalms 116:9 Summary
Psalms 116:9 means that the person writing this is promising to follow God's ways and live for Him, now that they have been saved from a difficult time. This is like saying, 'I will follow God and do what He wants, because He has been good to me' (see Psalms 23:4 for a similar idea). It's a decision to trust and obey God, even when things are hard, because we know He is with us and cares about us, just like it says in Joshua 1:9. By choosing to walk before the LORD, we can experience His peace and guidance in our lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'walk before the LORD' in Psalms 116:9?
To walk before the LORD means to live in the presence of God, being mindful of His guidance and direction, as seen in Genesis 17:1 where God tells Abraham to walk before Him and be blameless.
How can we apply Psalms 116:9 to our daily lives?
We can apply this verse by being intentional about seeking God's presence and guidance in every aspect of our lives, just as the Psalmist does, and trusting in His goodness as mentioned in Psalms 23:4.
What is the significance of 'the land of the living' in this verse?
The land of the living refers to the present world, where we currently reside, as opposed to the realm of death, and it emphasizes the Psalmist's gratitude for being spared from death and given the opportunity to serve God, similar to what is expressed in Psalms 27:13.
How does this verse relate to the surrounding context?
This verse is a declaration of the Psalmist's intent to live for God, following the expression of trust and gratitude for God's deliverance from death, as seen in the preceding verses, Psalms 116:7-8.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways you can intentionally 'walk before the LORD' in your daily life, and what changes might this require?
- How does remembering God's past deliverances, like the Psalmist does, help you trust Him in the present?
- In what ways can you cultivate a deeper awareness of God's presence with you, even in challenging circumstances?
- What does it mean for you to trust in God's goodness, as the Psalmist does, and how can you express this trust in your prayers and actions?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 116:9
I will walk before the Lord in the land of the living. As in the sight of the omniscient God, according to his word and will, and in such manner as to please him.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 116:9
I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living. I will walk before the Lord in the land of the living.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 116:9
I will walk before the Lord; or, I shall walk, &c. This is either, 1. The psalmist’ s promise to God in requital of the favour last mentioned; I will therefore please God, as this phrase is used, , compared with . I will devote myself to the worship and service of God. Or, 2. His thankful acknowledgment of God’ s further favour. Though I be now banished from the place of thy presence and worship, yet I assure myself that I shall be restored to it, and shall spend my days in thy house and service, which is the one thing that I desired above all other things, . In the land of the living; amongst living men of this world. See Poole "".
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 116:9
Psalms 116:9 I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living.Ver. 9. I will walk before the Lord] Indesinenter ambulabo. I will not only take a turn or two with God, go three or four steps with him, &c., but walk constantly and in all duties before him, with him, after him. Hypocrites do not walk with God, but halt with him, they follow him as a dog doth his master, till he comes by a carrion; they will launch no farther out into the main than they may be sure to return at pleasure safe again to the shore. In the land] i.e. Here in this world, called also "the light of the living," Psalms 56:13; Psalms 52:5 Job 28:13.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 116:9
Verse 9. I will walk before the Lord] אתהלך ethhallech, I will set myself to walk. I am determined to walk; my eyes are now brightened, so that I can see; my feet are strengthened, so that I can walk; and my soul is alive, so that I can walk with the living. The Vulgate, the Septuagint, the AEthiopic, the Arabic, and the Anglo-Saxon end this Psalm here, which is numbered the cxivth; and begin with the tenth verse another Psalm, which they number cxvth; but this division is not acknowledged by the Hebrew, Chaldee, and Syriac.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 116:9
7–9. The Psalmist encourages himself with the recollection of God’s mercy.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 116:9
I will walk before the Lord ... - Compare Psalms 27:13, note; Isaiah 38:20, note.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 116:9
8, 9. Quoted from David, Psalms 56:13
Sermons on Psalms 116:9
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Do I Love the Lord? by Alan Cairns | This sermon delves into Psalms 116, emphasizing the psalmist's deep love for the Lord due to God's attentive ear, deliverance from death and hell, and preservation from falling. Th |
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Epistle 338 by George Fox | George Fox encourages believers to be courageous in their faith and to uphold the truth of Jesus, emphasizing that they should not fear human wrath but rather honor the Lord. He re |
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I Want My Portion Now! by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the issue of backsliding and encourages the audience to examine their reasons for coming to church. He emphasizes the importance of personal |
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Avoiding Cynicism - Part 3 by K.P. Yohannan | In this sermon, Brother K.P. Johannett addresses the danger of becoming cynical and taking God's Word and blessings for granted. He highlights the importance of faith and belief in |
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Rejoice! by Basilea Schlink | In this sermon, Basilia Schlink delivers a message of hope and encouragement to those who are feeling sad or despairing. She emphasizes that God is the Father of goodness and that |
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Isaiah by J.B. Rowell | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the satisfaction that Jesus had in saving souls and transforming lives. He encourages the congregation to be channels of blessing and to live |
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Old Testament Survey - Part 3 by Dick Woodward | This sermon emphasizes the importance of understanding the Bible as the word of God amidst modern skepticism and attacks on its credibility. It highlights the significance of knowi |