Psalms 56:12
Psalms 56:12 in Multiple Translations
Your vows are upon me, O God; I will render thank offerings to You.
Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render praises unto thee.
Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render thank-offerings unto thee.
I keep the memory of my debt to you, O God; I will give you the offerings of praise.
God, I will keep my promises to you. I will give thank offerings to you,
Thy vowes are vpon me, O God: I will render prayses vnto thee.
On me, O God, [are] Thy vows, I repay thank-offerings to Thee.
Your vows are on me, God. I will give thank offerings to you.
Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render praises to thee.
Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: and thy glory above all the earth.
I will bring to you the offering that I promised; I will bring an offering to you to thank you,
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 56:12
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Psalms 56:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בֵּֽ/אלֹהִ֣ים
בָּ֭טַחְתִּי
לֹ֣א
אִירָ֑א
מַה
יַּעֲשֶׂ֖ה
אָדָ֣ם
לִֽ/י
בֵּֽ/אלֹהִ֣ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
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בָּ֭טַחְתִּי
bâṭach
H982
to trust
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
אִירָ֑א
yârêʼ
H3372
to fear
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
מַה
mâh
H4100
what?
Part
יַּעֲשֶׂ֖ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
אָדָ֣ם
ʼâdâm
H120
the man (Adam)
N-ms
לִֽ/י
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 56:12
בֵּֽ/אלֹהִ֣ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
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The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
בָּ֭טַחְתִּי
bâṭach
H982
"to trust"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
To trust means to have confidence or faith in something or someone, like the Israelites trusting in God to lead them through the desert, as seen in Psalm 23.
Definition: 1) to trust 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to trust, trust in 1a2) to have confidence, be confident 1a3) to be bold 1a4) to be secure 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to trust, make secure 2) (TWOT) to feel safe, be careless
Usage: Occurs in 117 OT verses. KJV: be bold (confident, secure, sure), careless (one, woman), put confidence, (make to) hope, (put, make to) trust. See also: Deuteronomy 28:52; Psalms 118:8; Psalms 4:6.
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
אִירָ֑א
yârêʼ
H3372
"to fear"
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
This Hebrew word means to fear or revere, and is used to describe being afraid or standing in awe of something, like God's power. It appears in the Bible to convey a sense of respect or reverence. In the KJV, it's translated as 'affright' or 'reverence'.
Definition: : frightening(DANGER) 1) to fear, revere, be afraid 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to fear, be afraid 1a2) to stand in awe of, be awed 1a3) to fear, reverence, honour, respect 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be fearful, be dreadful, be feared 1b2) to cause astonishment and awe, be held in awe 1b3) to inspire reverence or godly fear or awe 1c) (Piel) to make afraid, terrify 2) (TWOT) to shoot, pour
Usage: Occurs in 318 OT verses. KJV: affright, be (make) afraid, dread(-ful), (put in) fear(-ful, -fully, -ing), (be had in) reverence(-end), [idiom] see, terrible (act, -ness, thing). See also: Genesis 3:10; 1 Samuel 12:18; Psalms 3:7.
מַה
mâh
H4100
"what?"
Part
This Hebrew word means what or how, often used to ask questions or express surprise, like in Genesis when God asks Adam what he has done. It can also mean why or when, and is used in various ways throughout the Old Testament. It appears in many KJV translations, including how or what.
Definition: interr pron 1) what, how, of what kind 1a) (interrogative) 1a1) what? 1a2) of what kind 1a3) what? (rhetorical) 1a4) whatsoever, whatever, what 1b) (adverb) 1b1) how, how now 1b2) why 1b3) how! (exclamation) 1c) (with prep) 1c1) wherein?, whereby?, wherewith?, by what means? 1c2) because of what? 1c3) the like of what? 1c3a) how much?, how many?, how often? 1c3b) for how long? 1c4) for what reason?, why?, to what purpose? 1c5) until when?, how long?, upon what?, wherefore? indef pron 2) anything, aught, what may
Usage: Occurs in 655 OT verses. KJV: how (long, oft, (-soever)), (no-) thing, what (end, good, purpose, thing), whereby(-fore, -in, -to, -with), (for) why. See also: Genesis 2:19; Numbers 21:5; 1 Samuel 19:5.
יַּעֲשֶׂ֖ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
אָדָ֣ם
ʼâdâm
H120
"the man (Adam)"
N-ms
Adam was the first human, created by God and mentioned in Genesis 2:19, who married Eve and had sons including Cain, Abel, and Seth.
Definition: The first named man living at the time before the Flood, first mentioned at Gen.2.19; married to Eve (H2332); father of: Cain (H7014B), Abel (H1893) and Seth (H8352); also translated "man" at Gen.2.19,21,23; 3.8,9,20; 5.2; "mankind" at Deu.32.8; "others" at Job.31.33; Another spelling of a.dam (אָדָם "Adam" H0121) man, human being
Usage: Occurs in 526 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] another, [phrase] hypocrite, [phrase] common sort, [idiom] low, man (mean, of low degree), person. See also: Genesis 1:26; Judges 18:7; Psalms 8:5.
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Study Notes — Psalms 56:12
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- Psalms 56:12 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 56:12
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 56:12
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 56:12
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 56:12
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 56:12
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 56:12
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 56:12
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 56:12
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 56:12
- Sermons on Psalms 56:12
Context — Be Merciful to Me, O God
10In God, whose word I praise, in the LORD, whose word I praise,
11in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
12Your vows are upon me, O God; I will render thank offerings to You.
13For You have delivered my soul from death, and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 9:1–3 | I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart; I will recount all Your wonders. I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High. When my enemies retreat, they stumble and perish before You. |
| 2 | 1 Samuel 1:24–28 | Once she had weaned him, Hannah took the boy with her, along with a three-year-old bull, an ephah of flour, and a skin of wine. Though the boy was still young, she brought him to the house of the LORD at Shiloh. And when they had slaughtered the bull, they brought the boy to Eli. “Please, my lord,” said Hannah, “as surely as you live, my lord, I am the woman who stood here beside you praying to the LORD. I prayed for this boy, and since the LORD has granted me what I asked of Him, I now dedicate the boy to the LORD. For as long as he lives, he is dedicated to the LORD.” So they worshiped the LORD there. |
| 3 | Psalms 50:14 | Sacrifice a thank offering to God, and fulfill your vows to the Most High. |
| 4 | 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. |
| 5 | Psalms 119:106 | I have sworn and confirmed that I will keep Your righteous judgments. |
| 6 | Ecclesiastes 5:4–6 | When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it, because He takes no pleasure in fools. Fulfill your vow. It is better not to vow than to make a vow and not fulfill it. Do not let your mouth cause your flesh to sin, and do not tell the messenger that your vow was a mistake. Why should God be angry with your words and destroy the work of your hands? |
| 7 | Numbers 30:2–16 | If a man makes a vow to the LORD or swears an oath to obligate himself by a pledge, he must not break his word; he must do everything he has promised. And if a woman in her father’s house during her youth makes a vow to the LORD or obligates herself by a pledge, and her father hears about her vow or pledge but says nothing to her, then all the vows or pledges by which she has bound herself shall stand. But if her father prohibits her on the day he hears about it, then none of the vows or pledges by which she has bound herself shall stand. The LORD will absolve her because her father has prohibited her. If a woman marries while under a vow or rash promise by which she has bound herself, and her husband hears of it but says nothing to her on that day, then the vows or pledges by which she has bound herself shall stand. But if her husband prohibits her when he hears of it, he nullifies the vow that binds her or the rash promise she has made, and the LORD will absolve her. Every vow a widow or divorced woman pledges to fulfill is binding on her. If a woman in her husband’s house has made a vow or put herself under an obligation with an oath, and her husband hears of it but says nothing to her and does not prohibit her, then all the vows or pledges by which she has bound herself shall stand. But if her husband nullifies them on the day he hears of them, then nothing that came from her lips, whether her vows or pledges, shall stand. Her husband has nullified them, and the LORD will absolve her. Her husband may confirm or nullify any vow or any sworn pledge to deny herself. But if her husband says nothing to her from day to day, then he confirms all the vows and pledges that bind her. He has confirmed them, because he said nothing to her on the day he heard about them. But if he nullifies them after he hears of them, then he will bear her iniquity.” These are the statutes that the LORD commanded Moses concerning the relationship between a man and his wife, and between a father and a young daughter still in his home. |
| 8 | 1 Samuel 1:11 | And she made a vow, pleading, “O LORD of Hosts, if only You will look upon the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, not forgetting Your maidservant but giving her a son, then I will dedicate him to the LORD all the days of his life, and no razor shall ever come over his head.” |
| 9 | Psalms 66:13–14 | I will enter Your house with burnt offerings; I will fulfill my vows to You— the vows that my lips promised and my mouth spoke in my distress. |
| 10 | Genesis 35:1–3 | Then God said to Jacob, “Arise, go up to Bethel, and settle there. Build an altar there to the God who appeared to you when you fled from your brother Esau.” So Jacob told his household and all who were with him, “Get rid of the foreign gods that are among you. Purify yourselves and change your garments. Then let us arise and go to Bethel. I will build an altar there to God, who answered me in my day of distress. He has been with me wherever I have gone.” |
Psalms 56:12 Summary
[This verse means that the psalmist is acknowledging that he has made promises to God and he is committed to keeping them, which is a sign of his trust and faith in God, as seen in Psalms 56:10-11. He wants to show his gratitude to God by offering thank offerings, which can be done through prayer, worship, and acts of service. By doing so, he is reflecting his commitment to honoring God and using his life to bring glory to Him, similar to the concept in Romans 12:1, where we are to offer our bodies as living sacrifices to God.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to have God's vows upon me?
Having God's vows upon us means that we are committed to fulfilling the promises and obligations that God has placed upon our lives, as seen in Psalms 56:12, where the psalmist acknowledges that God's vows are upon him and he will render thank offerings to God, similar to the concept in Deuteronomy 23:21-23, where we are to be faithful to our vows to God.
How can I render thank offerings to God?
Rendering thank offerings to God can be done through various means, such as prayer, worship, and acts of service, as expressed in Psalms 100:4, where we are to enter God's gates with thanksgiving and praise, and in Hebrews 13:15, where we are to offer the sacrifice of praise to God.
What is the significance of the psalmist's declaration in this verse?
The psalmist's declaration in Psalms 56:12 signifies his commitment to honoring God and fulfilling his vows, which is a reflection of his trust and faith in God, as seen in the preceding verses, Psalms 56:10-11, where he expresses his trust in God and his determination not to fear man.
How does this verse relate to the concept of stewardship?
This verse relates to the concept of stewardship in that the psalmist recognizes that his life and all that he has are under God's sovereignty, and he is committed to using his resources and talents to render thank offerings to God, as seen in the parable of the talents in Matthew 25:14-30, where we are to be faithful stewards of what God has entrusted to us.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I can render thank offerings to God, and how can I be more intentional about doing so?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of trust and commitment to God, like the psalmist in this verse?
- What are some vows or promises that I have made to God, and how can I ensure that I am fulfilling them?
- In what ways can I use my talents, resources, and experiences to honor God and bring glory to His name?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 56:12
Thy vows [are] upon me, O God,.... Which he had made to him in the time of his distress and trouble, and which he looked upon himself under obligation to perform; they were debts upon him he ought to
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 56:12
Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render praises unto thee. Thy vows are upon me, O God.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 56:12
As I have prayed to thee, and am assured that thou wilt deliver me; so in confidence thereof I have made vows to express my gratitude to thee, and I acknowledge myself obliged and do resolve to perform them.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 56:12
Psalms 56:12 Thy vows [are] upon me, O God: I will render praises unto thee.Ver. 12. Thy vows are upon me, O God] Sunt tua post, quam vovi (Arab.). I am a votary ever since I was at Gath, there and then I vowed, that if the Lord would vouchsafe to bring me out of that brake I would do as became a thankful man every way. And now I am Damnatus votorum, as the Latin expression is; vow I must, and pay to the Lord my God; Ecce ego Domine, Lord, I am ready, do thou but set me up an altar, and I will offer a sacrifice; restore me to thy sanctuary, and I will do it exactly, in the ceremonies and formalities thereof; meanwhile, mine heart and lips shall not be wanting to give thee praise in spirit and truth, I will render praises unto thee.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 56:12
(12) Thy vows—i.e., vows made to Thee, but the form is most unusual. For the thought comp. Psalms 22:25; Psalms 50:14. I will render—i.e., in fulfilment of the vows.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 56:12
Verse 12. Thy vows are upon me] I have promised in the most solemn manner to be thy servant; to give my whole life to thee; and to offer for my preservation sacrifices of praise and thanksgiving. Reader, what hast thou vowed to God? To renounce the devil and all his works, the pomps and vanities of this wicked world, and all the sinful desires of the flesh; to keep God's holy word and commandment, and to walk before him all the days of thy life. These things hast thou vowed; and these vows are upon thee. Wilt thou pay them?
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 56:12
12, 13. Concluding vows of thanksgiving.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 56:12
Thy vows are upon me, O God - The word “vow” means something promised; some obligation under which we have voluntarily brought ourselves.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 56:12
12. Thy vows are upon me—He reaffirms all his previous vows. They are as sacredly binding here in Gath as in his own land—in exile as in the congregation of the saints.
Sermons on Psalms 56:12
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Blood on Your Own Hands by Chuck Smith | This sermon focuses on the themes of praising God with a whole heart, seeking refuge in Him, and the importance of delivering God's word faithfully even in the face of rejection. I |
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Jap-06 the Righteous Judgements of God by Art Katz | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that many people have been influenced by the world's interpretation of history and current events. He argues that we should view natural dis |
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The History of Rock - Part 2 by Alan Ives | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of maintaining a natural and normal approach to music in worship. He compares the excitement and thrill of extra musical notes |
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Creation-Providence-Redemption - Part 1 by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the speaker marvels at the intricate design of the human body and the wonders of God's creation. He expresses gratitude for the gift of eyesight and emphasizes the |
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I Will Show Forth All Thy Marvellous Works! by Erlo Stegen | In this sermon, the preacher shares the story of a woman named Guluduba who had a difficult life as the breadwinner of her family. Despite having to walk long distances to work and |
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Who Can Stop the Lord Almighty? by Shane Idleman | Shane Idleman emphasizes the unwavering power of God in his sermon 'Who Can Stop the Lord Almighty?' based on Psalms 9. He reassures believers that God is always on their side, reg |
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Thanksgiving by Samuel Logan Brengle | Samuel Logan Brengle emphasizes the transformative power of thanksgiving in his sermon, illustrating how a thankful heart can find blessings even in trials. He shares the story of |