King James Version

What Does Psalms 116:14 Mean?

I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people.

Context

12

What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me?

13

I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD.

14

I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people.

15

Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.

16

O LORD, truly I am thy servant; I am thy servant, and the son of thine handmaid: thou hast loosed my bonds.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
4-7. having still occasion for the anger which is deprecated.

Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.

Historical Context

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Theological Significance

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