The Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 116:17

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving. Scarcely an actual sacrifice. Rather, simple thanksgiving, which, from a sincere heart, is the best sacrifice (see Psalms 50:14 and Hosea 14:2). And will call upon the Name of the Lord (comp.

Psalms 116:4 and Psalms 116:13).

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