John Trapp Complete Commentary - Psalms 116:1
Psa 116:1 I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice [and] my supplications. Ver. 1. I love the Lord ] Heb. I love, because the Lord hath heard, &c., Vex abrupta et ecliptica, an abrupt concise ecliptical expression, betokening an inexpressible, inconceivable passion, or rather pang of love, such as intercepteth his voice for a time, till recollecting himself, and recovering his speech, he becometh able to tell us, not only that he loveth, or is well satisfied ( Sat habeo.... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 116:1-19
Psalms 116:1-19I love the Lord, because He hath heard my voice and my supplications. Christian experience and its resultsI. The psalm opens with a general declaration of gratitude to God, as the hearer of prayer (verse 1).I. The true believer is a man of prayer.2. Another feature of the child of God is conviction of sin (verse 3).3. He is one who can testify that the Lord has answered his prayers: one who has tasted the sweetness of Divine mercy (verses 5, 6, 8).4. He seeks his happiness from... read more