From danger to deliverance. The psalmist almost died (v. 3), possibly because people lied to him (v. 11). But when he cried out to the Lord, the Lord saved him (v. 8). The death of a believer is precious to the Lord; He will not permit it to be merely an accident (v. 15). This does not mean that God enjoys the death of one of His own. Rather, it means that He values His own so much that He makes death an appointment. It is a part of a loving plan (Pss. 31:15; 139:16).
From agitation to rest. He was surrounded by the pains of death and was worried about his future, but the Lord gave him rest (v. 7).
From prayer to praise. Praise is the logical response when God has answered prayer and seen you through your difficulties. Note these assertions: “I will walk” (v. 9); “I will offer . . . the sacrifice of thanksgiving” (v. 17); “I will pay my vows” (v. 18); and “I will call upon Him as long as I live” (v. 2).
