Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee.
This is part of David's song from the wilderness, sung when as a hunted fugitive he took refuge among the rocks and caves and expressed trust in God amid danger. God's lovingkindness and favor is better than life itself, more precious than life and a priceless treasure. That goodness, and the knowledge of it, moves the believer to praise Him, so that the lips praise Him.
The praise around it is a joyful blessing of God while alive, rising from a soul satisfied in Him. It remembers and meditates on Him through the night, rejoicing because He has been help and refuge, and it follows Him while His right hand upholds the soul. Even amid trials the heart can receive His love and praise Him with trust and without fear or doubt. Even amid severe suffering His lovingkindness gives reason to praise Him.
Knowing God through personal experience expresses the value of that lovingkindness, as does entrusting helpless souls to the One mighty to save. Because God's favor is worth more than anything in this life, faithfulness to Him is worth more than anything in this life.
This is part of David's song from the wilderness, sung when as a hunted fugitive he took refuge among the rocks and caves and expressed trust in God amid danger. God's lovingkindness and favor is better than life itself, more precious than life and a priceless treasure. That goodness, and the knowledge of it, moves the believer to praise Him, so that the lips praise Him.
The praise around it is a joyful blessing of God while alive, rising from a soul satisfied in Him. It remembers and meditates on Him through the night, rejoicing because He has been help and refuge, and it follows Him while His right hand upholds the soul. Even amid trials the heart can receive His love and praise Him with trust and without fear or doubt. Even amid severe suffering His lovingkindness gives reason to praise Him.
Knowing God through personal experience expresses the value of that lovingkindness, as does entrusting helpless souls to the One mighty to save. Because God's favor is worth more than anything in this life, faithfulness to Him is worth more than anything in this life.