Psalms
“Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.”
Psalms 116:15
Psalms 116:15 (KJV) speaks to death, death of loved one, and grief — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:”
John 11:25“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”
Psalms 23:4“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”
Revelation 21:4“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.”
Matthew 5:4“For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.”
Revelation 7:17“For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.”
2 Corinthians 5:1
Common questions
What does Psalms 116:15 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 116:15 reads: "Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints." The verse speaks to death, death of loved one, and grief. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 116 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 116:15 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints." is Psalms 116:15 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 116.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 116:15?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 116:15 include John 11:25, Psalms 23:4, and Revelation 21:4. Reading them alongside Psalms 116:15 deepens the theme of death.
How can I pray with Psalms 116:15?
Read Psalms 116:15 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.