Psalm 116:7 KJV
Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee.King James Version
The same verse in modern English
Return to your rest, my soul, for the LORD has dealt bountifully with you.Psalm 116:7, World English Bible (WEB)
Sitting with this verse
The psalmist has come through something close to death, with its cords wrapped around him (verse 3). Now he speaks to his own soul, almost like coaxing a bird back to its nest. The word “return” suggests a rest once known and lost in the crisis. The reason given is plain: the LORD has been generous. Speak kindly to your own soul today, and remind it what God has done.
Older words in this verse
- thee, thou
- you (one person)
- thy, thine
- your, yours
- hath
- has
- unto
- to
From Psalm 116
Tell your soul to return to its rest, for God has been generous with you. What can you give him back except open hands and a thankful heart?
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