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Psalms 116:14
I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all His people.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist speaks to the LORD immediately after describing the lifting of the cup of salvation and calling on His name. The declaration is made publicly before the assembled community of believers.
The words — אֲשַלֵּ֑ם ('a.sha.Lem) means "I will pay" or "fulfill," and נְדָרַי (Ne.da.ra/i) translates to "my vows." These two terms anchor the verse's core action.
The thread — The commitment to public vow-fulfillment appears in Psalms 22:25 and recurs in Psalms 116:18, though the latter specifies paying to Yahweh and adds phrasing about all His people. Jonah 2:9 similarly connects thanksgiving sacrifice with the keeping of vowed obligations.
Why it lands — The text demands that personal devotion be publicly accountable, treating spoken commitments to God as binding actions rather than private sentiments.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
I will pay my vows unto the Lord now in the presence of all his people.
Cross-references
- Psalms 22:25 My praise for You resounds in the great assembly; I will fulfill my vows before those who fear You.
- Psalms 116:18 I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all His people,
- Jonah 2:9 But I, with the voice of thanksgiving, will sacrifice to You. I will fulfill what I have vowed. Salvation is from the LORD!”
- Psalms 50:14 Sacrifice a thank offering to God, and fulfill your vows to the Most High.
- Psalms 66:13 I will enter Your house with burnt offerings; I will fulfill my vows to You—
- Psalms 56:12 Your vows are upon me, O God; I will render thank offerings to You.
- Matthew 5:33 Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill your vows to the Lord.’
- Jonah 1:16 Then the men feared the LORD greatly, and they offered a sacrifice to the LORD and made vows to Him.
- Nahum 1:15 Look to the mountains—the feet of one who brings good news, who proclaims peace! Celebrate your feasts, O Judah; fulfill your vows. For the wicked will never again march through you; they will be utterly cut off.