Psalms 116:18
Psalms 116:18 in Multiple Translations
I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all His people,
I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people,
I will pay my vows unto Jehovah, Yea, in the presence of all his people,
I will make the offerings of my oath, even before all his people;
I will keep my promises to the Lord so everyone can see,
I will pay my vowes vnto the Lord, euen nowe in the presence of all his people,
My vows to Jehovah let me complete, I pray you, before all His people,
I will pay my vows to the LORD, yes, in the presence of all his people,
I will pay my vows to the LORD now in the presence of all his people,
When I am together with many of [HYP] the people who belong to Yahweh, in the courtyard outside his temple in Jerusalem, I will give to him the offerings that I solemnly promised to give to him. Praise Yahweh!
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 116:18
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Psalms 116:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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נְ֭דָרַ/י
לַ/יהוָ֣ה
אֲשַׁלֵּ֑ם
נֶגְדָ/ה
נָּ֝֗א
לְ/כָל
עַמּֽ/וֹ
נְ֭דָרַ/י
neder
H5088
vow
N-mp | Suff
לַ/יהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Prep | N-proper
אֲשַׁלֵּ֑ם
shâlam
H7999
to complete
V-Piel-Imperf-1cs
נֶגְדָ/ה
neged
H5048
before
Prep | Suff
נָּ֝֗א
nâʼ
H4994
please
Part
לְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Prep | N-ms
עַמּֽ/וֹ
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 116:18
נְ֭דָרַ/י
neder
H5088
"vow"
N-mp | Suff
A vow is a promise made to God, like the one Jephthah made in Judges 11:30-31. It can also refer to the thing promised, such as an offering. Vows are recorded in the Bible as important commitments.
Definition: vow, votive offering
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: vow(-ed). See also: Genesis 28:20; Deuteronomy 12:11; Psalms 22:26.
לַ/יהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
Prep | N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אֲשַׁלֵּ֑ם
shâlam
H7999
"to complete"
V-Piel-Imperf-1cs
This verb means to be at peace or to make peace with someone. It is used in the Bible to describe a state of safety or friendship. In the KJV, it is translated as 'make amends' or 'be at peace'.
Definition: 1) to be complete, be sound 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be complete, be finished, be ended 1a2) to be sound, be uninjured 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to complete, finish 1b2) to make safe 1b3) to make whole or good, restore, make compensation 1b4) to make good, pay 1b5) to requite, recompense, reward 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be performed 1c2) to be repaid, be requited 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to complete, perform 1d2) to make an end of Aramaic equivalent: she.lam (שְׁלֵם "be complete" H8000)
Usage: Occurs in 107 OT verses. KJV: make amends, (make an) end, finish, full, give again, make good, (re-) pay (again), (make) (to) (be at) peace(-able), that is perfect, perform, (make) prosper(-ous), recompense, render, requite, make restitution, restore, reward, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 44:4; Psalms 7:5; Psalms 22:26.
נֶגְדָ/ה
neged
H5048
"before"
Prep | Suff
Before or in front of something, as in Genesis 18:22 where Abraham stands before the Lord. It describes a position of being face to face or in someone's presence.
Definition: subst 1) what is conspicuous, what is in front of adv 2) in front of, straight forward, before, in sight of 3) in front of oneself, straightforward 4) before your face, in your view or purpose with prep 5) what is in front of, corresponding to 6) in front of, before 7) in the sight or presence of 8) parallel to 9) over, for 10) in front, opposite 11) at a distance prep 12) from the front of, away from 13) from before the eyes of, opposite to, at a distance from 14) from before, in front of 15) as far as the front of Aramaic equivalent: ne.ged (נֶ֫גֶד "before" H5049)
Usage: Occurs in 142 OT verses. KJV: about, (over) against, [idiom] aloof, [idiom] far (off), [idiom] from, over, presence, [idiom] other side, sight, [idiom] to view. See also: Genesis 2:18; Job 10:17; Psalms 10:5.
נָּ֝֗א
nâʼ
H4994
"please"
Part
The Hebrew word 'nâ'' is used to express a polite request, like 'please' or 'I pray', and is often added to verbs to make them more polite. In the Bible, it appears in passages like Ezra's reading of the law to the people.
Definition: 1) I (we) pray, now, please 1a) used in entreaty or exhortation
Usage: Occurs in 374 OT verses. KJV: I beseech (pray) thee (you), go to, now, oh. See also: Genesis 12:11; Judges 4:19; 1 Kings 13:6.
לְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
עַמּֽ/וֹ
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
N-ms | Suff
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
Study Notes — Psalms 116:18
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- Psalms 116:18 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 116:18
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 116:18
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 116:18
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 116:18
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 116:18
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 116:18
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 116:18
- Sermons on Psalms 116:18
Context — The LORD Has Heard My Voice
16Truly, O LORD, I am Your servant; I am Your servant, the son of Your maidservant; You have broken my bonds.
17I will offer to You a sacrifice of thanksgiving and call on the name of the LORD.
18I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all His people,
19in the courts of the LORD’s house, in your midst, O Jerusalem. Hallelujah!Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 116:14 | I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all His people. |
| 2 | Psalms 22:25 | My praise for You resounds in the great assembly; I will fulfill my vows before those who fear You. |
| 3 | Psalms 76:11 | Make and fulfill your vows to the LORD your God; let all the neighboring lands bring tribute to Him who is to be feared. |
| 4 | Ecclesiastes 5:5 | It is better not to vow than to make a vow and not fulfill it. |
Psalms 116:18 Summary
Psalms 116:18 means that we should keep the promises we make to God, and do it in a way that others can see, like in church or with our friends and family. This is important because it shows that we are committed to following God and can encourage others to do the same (Hebrews 10:24-25). When we make promises to God, we should keep them, just like we would want others to keep their promises to us (Ecclesiastes 5:4-5). By keeping our promises to God, we show that we value our relationship with Him and are willing to follow through on our commitments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to fulfill vows to the Lord?
Fulfilling vows to the Lord means keeping the promises we make to Him, just as we are instructed in Deuteronomy 23:21-23 and Ecclesiastes 5:4-5, where it is written that we should not make vows lightly and should keep the vows we make.
Why is it important to fulfill vows in the presence of all God's people?
Fulfilling vows in the presence of all God's people, as seen in Psalms 116:18, serves as a public declaration of our commitment to the Lord and can be an encouragement to others, as written in Hebrews 10:24-25, where we are told to consider how to stir up one another to love and good works.
What kind of vows are we talking about in this verse?
The vows mentioned in Psalms 116:18 are likely the vows of thanksgiving and worship mentioned in the preceding verse, Psalms 116:17, where the psalmist says he will offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving and call on the name of the Lord.
How can we apply this verse to our own lives?
We can apply Psalms 116:18 to our own lives by making public declarations of our faith and keeping the promises we make to the Lord, just as the psalmist did, and being mindful of the example we set for others, as written in Matthew 5:16, where it is written that we should let our light shine before others so that they may see our good works and give glory to our Father in heaven.
Reflection Questions
- What promises have I made to the Lord that I need to fulfill, and how can I keep those promises in a way that honors Him?
- How can I use my public witness to encourage others in their faith, and what are some ways I can declare my commitment to the Lord in the presence of others?
- What are some ways I can offer sacrifices of thanksgiving and worship to the Lord, and how can I make those sacrifices a regular part of my life?
- How can I balance my desire to fulfill my vows to the Lord with my desire to avoid drawing attention to myself, and what does the Bible say about humility and public witness?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 116:18
I will pay my vows unto the Lord,.... [See comments on Psalms 116:14].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 116:18
I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people, I will pay my vows ... - (cf. Psalms 116:14.)
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 116:18
And as I said before, so I now repeat my promise, for the greater assurance, and to lay the stricter obligation upon myself.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 116:18
Psalms 116:18 I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people,Ver. 18. I will pay] See Psalms 116:14. Now] Vows were to be paid without either diminution or delays, Deuteronomy 23:21; Deuteronomy 23:23. And herein Jacob (who is by the Hebrews called Votorum Pater, the father of vows) was too short; for it was long ere he went up to Bethel. In the presence of all his people] For good example’ sake. This also was prince-like, Ezekiel 46:10, the king’ s seat in the sanctuary was open, that all might see him there, 2 Kings 11:14; 2 Kings 23:3.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 116:18
18. As in Psalms 22:25 stress is laid upon the public confession of gratitude. Cp. Psalms 66:13.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 116:18
I will pay my vows ... - See Psalms 116:14.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 116:18
17, 18. These verses clearly show that the occasion of the psalm was one of public thanksgiving and sacrifice after a great deliverance.
Sermons on Psalms 116:18
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Do I Love the Lord? by Alan Cairns | This sermon delves into Psalms 116, emphasizing the psalmist's deep love for the Lord due to God's attentive ear, deliverance from death and hell, and preservation from falling. Th |
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On Prayer, Homily 4 by St. Theophan the Recluse | St. Theophan the Recluse emphasizes the importance of prayer and its connection to other virtues, comparing prayer to a perfume that requires a vessel of virtue to contain it. He h |
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"When Thou Vowest a Vow, Defer Not to Pay It" by Timothy Tow | Timothy Tow preaches about the seriousness of making vows to God, emphasizing the importance of fulfilling them once spoken, as seen in the stories of Jephthah and Hannah. He share |
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Being in Debt by Charles Finney | Charles Finney addresses the issue of debt, emphasizing that being in debt is a sin against God and a violation of His commands. He explains that the only obligation we should owe |