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Psalms 116:15

Psalms 116:15
Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving,.... For deliverance from afflictions and death; for loosing his bonds, in every sense; for all mercies, temporal and spiritual; see Rom 6:17; Such…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints - Of his people; his friends. Luther renders this, “The death of his saints is held to be of value” - (ist werth gehalten) - “before the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 116:10-19

The Septuagint and some other ancient versions make these verses a distinct psalm separate from the former; and some have called it the Martyr's psalm, I suppose for the sake of Psa 116:15. Three…