Psalms 116:7 net — Rest once more, my soul, for the LORD has vindicated you.

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

— Psalms 116:7, NET Bible

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KJV
“Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee.”
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ASV
“Return unto thy rest, O my soul; For Jehovah hath dealt bountifully with thee. ”
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WEB
“Return to your rest, my soul, for Yahweh has dealt bountifully with you.”
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BBE
“Come back to your rest, O my soul; for the Lord has given you your reward.”
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KJVA
“Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee.”
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Psalms 116 — Context

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.

I will serve the LORD in the land of the living.

I had faith when I said,“I am severely oppressed.”

Psalms 116:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 116:7 say?

Psalms 116:7 in the NET Bible reads: “Rest once more, my soul, for the LORD has vindicated you.”

Where is Psalms 116:7 in the Bible?

Psalms 116:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 116, verse 7.

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 116:7.

What translation should I read Psalms 116:7 in?

Psalms 116:7 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 116:7?

Psalms 116:7 reads (NET): “Rest once more, my soul, for the LORD has vindicated you.” 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 116:7 net — Rest once more, my soul, for the LORD has vindicated you.

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Psalms 116 — Context

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