Psalms 116:5

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

Psalms 116:5 · King James Version

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In other versions

Gracious is Jehovah, and righteous; Yea, our God is merciful.
ASV
The Lord is full of grace and righteousness; truly, he is a God of mercy.
BBE
Gracious is Jehovah and righteous; and our God is merciful.
DBY
Gracious is Yahweh, and righteous; Yes, our God is merciful.
WEB
Gracious `is' Jehovah, and righteous, Yea, our God `is' merciful,
YLT
Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful.
ENG
Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; yes, our God is merciful.
WBT
The LORD is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion.
BSB

In context

³The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow.

⁴Then called I upon the name of the LORD; O LORD, I beseech thee, deliver my soul.

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

⁶The LORD preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me.

⁷Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee.

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