Gratitude.
God hears. He is never distant from His own. And the Psalmist love Him for this. He vows lifelong loyalty to God because of His help and deliverance.
He recalls his suffering......
What was the situation? This is unclear. Perhaps an illness (v8?) False accusations?(v11?) At any rate, in great distress, he called upon the Name of the Lord, knowing His character of love, mercy, graciousness and righteousness. He preserves the simple.....those inexperienced and helpless.
Psalm 113 spoke of God's care for the lowly. Here is described a time of lowliness in the life of the psalmist. But God heard.........and delivered him.
In gratitude, he makes a vow to walk before the Lord. He recalls again the situation he is delivered from and his attitude in the middle of it......"all men are liars." He found no help or comfort in those around him.....but only from God.
What would suffice to offer to God for all of His benefits? True worship is pleasing to Him. The cup of salvation mentioned is probably a drink offering, which was associated with discharged vows (NKJV) Vows spoken when in distress will now be paid openly to honor the Lord.
Verse 15: "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints." seems ill placed at first reading. But maybe not. The life of a believer is indeed precious to Him......but even more when they have run the race and won the prize( as Paul says) to live in eternity with Him.
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