Psalms 13:6

"But I trust in your loving kindness. My heart rejoices in your salvation."

Key Reflection

This verse expresses deep trust in God's mercy and a profound joy derived from experiencing His salvation. The speaker’s confidence in divine favor is coupled with personal gratitude for the deliverance brought by God, reflecting a heart filled with hope and thanksgiving.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

I will sing unto the Lord, because he hath dealt bountifully with me -The word which is here rendered “dealt bountifully” -גמלgâmal- means properly “to deal” with anyone; to “treat” anyone well or ill; and then, to requite, or recompense. When used absolutely, as it is here, it is commonly employed in a good sense, meaning to deal favorably, or kindly, toward anyone; to treat anyone with favor. It means here that God had shown him kindness or favor, and had thus laid the foundation for gratitude and praise. The psalm closes, therefore, with expressions of joy, thankfulness, triumph. Though it begins with depression and sadness, it ends with joy. This is often observable in the Psalms.

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