Psalms 116:15
Grave in the eyes of the Lord is the death of his loyal and loved ones.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.
In Context
14I will pay my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people.
16Ah, Lord! I am your servant, your servant, child of your handmaid. You have loosened my bonds.
Cross References
Psalms 37:32The wicked watches the righteous, and seeks to put them to death.
Luke 16:22After a time the beggar died, and was taken by the angels to be with Abraham. The rich man also died and was buried.
Revelation 14:3They are singing what seems to be a new song, before the throne, and before the four creatures and the elders; and no one was able to learn that song except the hundred and forty-four thousand who had been redeemed from earth.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 116:11-19
Grateful Acknowledgments; Devout Resolutions. 10 I believed, therefore have I spoken: I was greatly afflicted: 11 I said in my haste, All men are liars. 12 What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits toward me? 13 I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the Lord . 14 I will pay my vows unto the Lord now in the presence of all his people. 15 Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. 16 O Lord , truly I am thy servant; I am thy servant, and the son of thine… Read the whole commentary →