King James Version

What Does Psalms 76:11 Mean?

Vow, and pay unto the LORD your God: let all that be round about him bring presents unto him that ought to be feared. unto him: Heb. to fear

Context

9

When God arose to judgment, to save all the meek of the earth. Selah.

10

Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee: the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain.

11

Vow, and pay unto the LORD your God: let all that be round about him bring presents unto him that ought to be feared. unto him: Heb. to fear

12

He shall cut off the spirit of princes: he is terrible to the kings of the earth.

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Commentary

Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers
(11) **Vow, and pay . . .**—This clause seems to be addressed to the Israelites, the next to the heathen.

Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.

Historical Context

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Theological Significance

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