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Psalms 116:11

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 116:11 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “I said in my haste, All men are liars.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

I said in my haste, All men are liars.
Psalms 116:11 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 116

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
8For thou hast delivered my soul from death, Mine eyes from tears, [And] my feet from falling.
9I will walk before Jehovah In the land of the living.
10I believe, for I will speak: I was greatly afflicted:
11I said in my haste, All men are liars.
12What shall I render unto Jehovah For all his benefits toward me?
13I will take the cup of salvation, And call upon the name of Jehovah.
14I will pay my vows unto Jehovah, Yea, in the presence of all his people.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“I said in my haste - The Hebrew word used here means to flee in haste; to be in alarm and trepidation; and the idea seems to be, that the assertion referred to was made under the influence of excitement - or that it was not the result of sober reflection, but of an agitated state of mind. It does not necessarily imply that that which was said was false, for many true statements may be made when the mind is agitated and excited; but the meaning is, that he was then in such a state of mind as to suggest the belief, and to cause the assertion that all people are liars. Whether calm reflection would, or would not, confirm this impression of the moment would be a fair question after the…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“in my: Psa 31:22; Sa1 27:1 All: Kg2 4:16; Jer 9:4, Jer 9:5; Rom 3:4 Psalms 116:12”
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