Psalms
“Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee.”
Psalms 116:7
Psalms 116:7 (KJV) speaks to rest, rest in God, and weariness — 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
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28“He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.”
Psalms 23:2“Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.”
Matthew 11:29“For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not.”
Isaiah 30:15“And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made.”
Genesis 2:3“And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.”
Mark 6:31
Common questions
What does Psalms 116:7 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 116:7 reads: "Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee." The verse speaks to rest, rest in God, and weariness. 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 116:7 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee." is Psalms 116:7 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 116.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 116:7?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 116:7 include Matthew 11:28, Psalms 23:2, and Matthew 11:29. Reading them alongside Psalms 116:7 deepens the theme of rest.
How can I pray with Psalms 116:7?
Read Psalms 116:7 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.