Psalm 116:14
New International Version
I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all his people.

New Living Translation
I will keep my promises to the LORD in the presence of all his people.

English Standard Version
I will pay my vows to the LORD in the presence of all his people.

Berean Standard Bible
I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all His people.

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

New King James Version
I will pay my vows to the LORD Now in the presence of all His people.

New American Standard Bible
I will pay my vows to the LORD; May it be in the presence of all His people!

NASB 1995
I shall pay my vows to the LORD, Oh may it be in the presence of all His people.

NASB 1977
I shall pay my vows to the LORD, Oh may it be in the presence of all His people.

Legacy Standard Bible
I shall pay my vows to Yahweh, Oh may it be in the presence of all His people.

Amplified Bible
I will pay my vows to the LORD, Yes, in the presence of all His people.

Christian Standard Bible
I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all his people.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all His people.

American Standard Version
I will pay my vows unto Jehovah, Yea, in the presence of all his people.

Contemporary English Version
I will keep my promise to you when your people meet.

English Revised Version
I will pay my vows unto the LORD, yea, in the presence of all his people.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I will keep my vows to the LORD in the presence of all his people.

Good News Translation
In the assembly of all his people I will give him what I have promised.

International Standard Version
I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all his people.

Majority Standard Bible
I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all His people.

NET Bible
I will fulfill my vows to the LORD before all his people.

New Heart English Bible
I will pay my vows to the LORD, yes, in the presence of all his people.

Webster's Bible Translation
I will pay my vows to the LORD now in the presence of all his people.

World English Bible
I will pay my vows to Yahweh, yes, in the presence of all his people.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Let me complete my vows to YHWH, "" Now, before all His people.

Young's Literal Translation
My vows to Jehovah let me complete, I pray you, before all His people.

Smith's Literal Translation
I will repay my vows to Jehovah before now to all his people.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
I will pay my vows to the Lord before all his people:

Catholic Public Domain Version
I will repay my vows to the Lord, in the sight of all his people.

New American Bible
I will pay my vows to the LORD in the presence of all his people.

New Revised Standard Version
I will pay my vows to the LORD in the presence of all his people.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
I will pay my vows to the LORD now in the presence of all the people.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
I shall pay my vows to LORD JEHOVAH before all the people!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
My vows will I pay unto the LORD, Yea, in the presence of all His people.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
I will pay my vows to the Lord, in the presence of all his people.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The LORD Has Heard My Voice
13I will lift the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD. 14I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all His people. 15Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints.…

Cross References
Psalm 50:14
Sacrifice a thank offering to God, and fulfill your vows to the Most High.

Psalm 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.

Ecclesiastes 5:4-5
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.

Jonah 2:9
But I, with the voice of thanksgiving, will sacrifice to You. I will fulfill what I have vowed. Salvation is from the LORD!”

Numbers 30:2
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.

Deuteronomy 23:21-23
If you make a vow to the LORD your God, do not be slow to keep it, because He will surely require it of you, and you will be guilty of sin. / But if you refrain from making a vow, you will not be guilty of sin. / Be careful to follow through on what comes from your lips, because you have freely vowed to the LORD your God with your own mouth.

1 Samuel 1:11
And she made a vow, saying, “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 touch his head.”

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. ...

2 Samuel 15:7-8
After four years had passed, Absalom said to the king, “Please let me go to Hebron to fulfill a vow I have made to the LORD. / For your servant made a vow while dwelling in Geshur of Aram, saying: ‘If indeed the LORD brings me back to Jerusalem, I will worship the LORD in Hebron.’”

Psalm 22:25
My praise for You resounds in the great assembly; I will fulfill my vows before those who fear You.

Psalm 56:12
Your vows are upon me, O God; I will render thank offerings to You.

Psalm 61:8
Then I will ever sing praise to Your name and fulfill my vows day by day.

Psalm 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.

Psalm 116:18
I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all His people,

Matthew 5:33
Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill your vows to the Lord.’


Treasury of Scripture

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

pay my vows

Psalm 116:18
I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people,

Psalm 22:25
My praise shall be of thee in the great congregation: I will pay my vows before them that fear him.

Psalm 56:12
Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render praises unto thee.

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I will fulfill
The phrase "I will fulfill" indicates a personal commitment and determination to complete a promise or obligation. In the Hebrew context, the word often translated as "fulfill" is "shalem," which conveys a sense of completeness and wholeness. This reflects the psalmist's earnest intention to honor God by completing what he has vowed. The act of fulfilling a vow is not merely a legalistic duty but a heartfelt response to God's faithfulness and deliverance. It underscores the importance of integrity and faithfulness in one's relationship with God, echoing the broader biblical theme of covenant faithfulness.

my vows
The term "my vows" refers to promises made to God, often in times of distress or need, as a form of worship and gratitude. In ancient Israel, vows were serious commitments that were expected to be fulfilled, as seen in various parts of the Old Testament (e.g., Numbers 30:2). The Hebrew word for vows, "neder," implies a solemn promise or pledge. Vows were a common practice in the ancient Near East, serving as a tangible expression of one's devotion and reliance on God. The psalmist's mention of vows highlights the personal and communal aspects of worship, where individual commitments contribute to the collective faith experience.

to the LORD
The phrase "to the LORD" specifies the recipient of the vows, emphasizing that they are directed to Yahweh, the covenant God of Israel. The use of "LORD" in all capitals in English translations represents the divine name YHWH, which signifies God's eternal, self-existent nature. This highlights the personal relationship between the psalmist and God, rooted in the covenantal promises made to the patriarchs and the nation of Israel. It reflects a deep sense of reverence and acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and faithfulness.

in the presence of all His people
This phrase underscores the communal aspect of fulfilling vows, as it is done "in the presence of all His people." The Hebrew word for "presence" can also mean "before" or "in front of," indicating a public declaration or act. This public fulfillment serves as a testimony to God's faithfulness and an encouragement to the community of believers. It reflects the biblical principle that personal acts of devotion and worship have a corporate dimension, strengthening the faith of the community and glorifying God collectively. The psalmist's commitment to fulfill vows publicly reinforces the idea that faith is lived out in community, where believers support and hold each other accountable in their spiritual journeys.

Verse 14. - I will pay my vows unto the Lord now in the presence of all his people (comp. vers. 18, 19, where the thought is repeated, and lengthened out). We are not told in Isaiah or 2 Kings that Hezekiah made any vows when he lay on his sick bed, but he may probably have done so. He certainly intended, as soon as his cure was complete, to "go up to the house of the Lord" (2 Kings 20:8; Isaiah 38:22).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
I will fulfill
אֲשַׁלֵּ֑ם (’ă·šal·lêm)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 7999: To be safe, to be, completed, to be friendly, to reciprocate

my vows
נְ֭דָרַי (nə·ḏā·ray)
Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular
Strong's 5088: A promise, a thing promised

to the LORD
לַיהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

in the presence of
נֶגְדָה־ (neḡ·ḏāh-)
Preposition | third person feminine singular
Strong's 5048: A front, part opposite, a counterpart, mate, over against, before

all
לְכָל־ (lə·ḵāl)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

His people.
עַמּֽוֹ׃ (‘am·mōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock


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