5The Lord is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion.


In Context

2 Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live.

3 The cords of death entangled me, the anguish of the grave came upon me; I was overcome by trouble and sorrow.

4 Then I called on the name of the Lord : "O Lord , save me!"

5 The Lord is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion.

6 The Lord protects the simplehearted; when I was in great need, he saved me.

7 Be at rest once more, O my soul, for the Lord has been good to you.

Psalms 116:5 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

116:5Gracious [is] the LORD, and righteous; yea, our God [is] merciful.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

116:5The Lord is merciful and just, and our God sheweth mercy.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

116:5Gracious is Jehovah, and righteous; Yea, our God is merciful.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

116:5Gracious is Jehovah and righteous; and our God is merciful.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

116:5Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

116:5Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; yes, our God is merciful.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

116:5Yahweh is Gracious and righteous. Yes, our God is merciful.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

116:5Gracious is Jehovah, and righteous, Yea, our God is merciful,

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

116:5Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; yes, our God is merciful.