Psalms 116:19 Meaning and Explanation
“In the courts of the LORD's house, in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Praise ye the LORD.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Praise is offered in the temple courts before Jerusalem's assembled people.
The Context of Psalms 116:19
The psalm concludes with invitation to corporate praise at the temple.
What Does Psalms 116:19 Mean?
The psalmist names the specific place: the courts of the LORD's house, the temple in Jerusalem. This is not private devotion but public worship in the sanctified space where God dwells among His people. The location sanctifies the thanksgiving.
The final command 'Praise ye the LORD' shifts from the psalmist's personal testimony to a call for corporate praise. The entire assembly is invited to join in celebrating God's deliverance. What began with one person's cry (verse 4) now echoes in communal worship.
Psalms 116:19 in the Original Language
Tehilim (תְּהִלִּים), 'Praise' — the word that names the entire Psalter; to sing God's glory and worth.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 116:19
What does Psalms 116:19 mean?
Praise is offered in the temple courts before Jerusalem's assembled people.
What is the context of Psalms 116:19?
The psalm concludes with invitation to corporate praise at the temple.