Psalms 116:5 net — The LORD is merciful and fair; our God is compassionate.

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"The LORD is merciful and fair; our God is compassionate."

— Psalms 116:5, NET Bible

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KJV
“Gracious is the Lord, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful.”
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ASV
“Gracious is Jehovah, and righteous; Yea, our God is merciful. ”
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WEB
“Yahweh is Gracious and righteous. Yes, our God is merciful.”
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BBE
“The Lord is full of grace and righteousness; truly, he is a God of mercy.”
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KJVA
“Gracious is the Lord, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful.”
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Psalms 116 — Context

and listened to me. As long as I live, I will call to him when I need help.

The ropes of death tightened around me, the snares of Sheol confronted me. I was confronted with trouble and sorrow.

I called on the name of the LORD,“Please LORD, rescue my life!”

The LORD is merciful and fair; our God is compassionate.

The LORD protects the untrained; I was in serious trouble and he delivered me.

Rest once more, my soul, for the LORD has vindicated you.

Yes, LORD, you rescued my life from death, kept my eyes from tears and my feet from stumbling.

Psalms 116:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 116:5 say?

Psalms 116:5 in the NET Bible reads: “The LORD is merciful and fair; our God is compassionate.”

Where is Psalms 116:5 in the Bible?

Psalms 116:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 116, verse 5.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 116:5.

What translation should I read Psalms 116:5 in?

Psalms 116:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 116:5?

Psalms 116:5 reads (NET): “The LORD is merciful and fair; our God is compassionate.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 116:5 net — The LORD is merciful and fair; our God is compassionate.

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Psalms 116 — Context

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