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Psalms 116:14

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 116:14 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “I will pay my vows unto Jehovah, Yea, in the presence of all his people.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

I will pay my vows unto Jehovah, Yea, in the presence of all his people.
Psalms 116:14 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 116

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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.
15Precious in the sight of Jehovah Is the death of his saints.
16O Jehovah, truly I am thy servant: I am thy servant, the son of thy handmaid; Thou hast loosed my bonds.
17I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, And will call upon the name of Jehovah.
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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 will pay my vows ... - I will perform or execute. The word vows here refers probably to the solemn promise which he had made in his sickness - the promise to devote himself to God, should he be restored to health. Compare the notes at Isaiah 38:15, notes at Isaiah 38:20. Such promises are commonly made in sickness, and, alas! almost as commonly disregarded and forgotten on a restoration to health. Yet such vows should be sacredly observed, for (a) They are right and proper; (b) they are made in most solemn circumstances; (c) they are usually sincere; (d) they are of the nature of a covenant with God; (e) they are made when we are in the best position to take just views of life - of this…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“pay my vows: Psa 116:18, Psa 22:25, Psa 56:12, Psa 66:13-15; Jon 1:16, Jon 2:9; Nah 1:15; Mat 5:33 Psalms 116:15”
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