Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 116:18 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Psalms 116:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 116 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people,”
Psalms 116:18 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 116:18
I will pay my vows unto the LORD (נְדָרַי לַיהוָה אֲשַׁלֵּם, nedarai la-YHWH ashallem)—Neder means vow, promise; shalam means pay, fulfill, complete. Now in the presence of all his people (נֶגְדָה־נָּא לְכָל־עַמּוֹ, negdah-na le-khol-ammo)—Neged means before, in front of, in the presence of.Psalm 116 is a thanksgiving psalm for deliverance from death (vv. 3-8). David vowed something during distress and now publicly fulfills it. Vow-paying was done at the temple with sacrifices (Leviticus 7:16, 22:21). The public nature matters—testimony strengthens community faith. Ecclesiastes 5:4-5 warns aga...
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Cross-References for Psalms 116:18
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“My praise shall be of thee in the great congregation: I will pay my vows before them that fear him.”
“and fulfill them! Let all of his neighbors bring presents to him who is to be feared.”
“than that you should vow and not pay.”