Albert Barnes Commentary Psalms 116:9

"I will walk before Jehovah In the land of the living." — Psalms 116:9 (ASV)

I will walk before the Lord ... - Compare (Psalms 27:13), note; (Isaiah 38:20), note. This expresses a full belief that he would live, and a purpose to live “before the Lord;” that is, as in his presence, in his service, and enjoying communion with him.