Psalms 116:17

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 116:17 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, And will call upon the name of Jehovah.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, And will call upon the name of Jehovah.
Psalms 116:17 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 116

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
17I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, And will call upon the name of Jehovah.

What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving - I will publicly thank and praise thee. See the notes at Psalms 107:22. And will call upon the name of the Lord - Will worship and praise the Lord. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“the sacrifice: Psa 50:14, Psa 107:22; Lev 7:12; Heb 13:15 call: Psa 116:13; Act 2:42 Psalms 116:18”
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