Psalm 116:18
New International Version
I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all his people,

New Living Translation
I will fulfill my vows 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

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,

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
My vows to Jehovah I will repay before now to all his people,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
I will pay my vows to the Lord in the sight of 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 his people
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
I will pay my vows unto the LORD, Yea, in the presence of all His people;

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

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The LORD Has Heard My Voice
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
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.

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 66:16
Come and listen, all you who fear God, and I will declare what He has done for me.

Psalm 116:14
I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all His people.

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 Chronicles 29:31
Then Hezekiah said, “Now that you have consecrated yourselves to the LORD, come near and bring sacrifices and thank offerings to the house of the LORD.” So the assembly brought sacrifices and thank offerings, and all whose hearts were willing brought burnt offerings.


Treasury of Scripture

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

Psalm 116:14
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 76:11
Vow, and pay unto the LORD your God: let all that be round about him bring presents unto him that ought to be feared.

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Psalm 116
1. The psalmist professes his love and duty to God for his deliverance
12. He studies to be thankful














I will fulfill
The phrase "I will fulfill" indicates a personal commitment and determination. In the Hebrew text, the verb used here is "shalem," which means to complete or to make whole. This reflects a deep sense of responsibility and integrity. The psalmist is expressing a resolve to carry out promises made to God, emphasizing the importance of keeping one's word. In a broader biblical context, fulfilling vows is a demonstration of faithfulness and obedience, qualities highly valued in a covenant relationship with God.

my vows
Vows in the biblical sense are solemn promises made to God, often in response to His deliverance or blessings. The Hebrew word for vows, "neder," signifies a binding promise. In ancient Israel, making vows was a common practice, especially in times of distress or gratitude. The psalmist's mention of vows underscores a personal and communal aspect of worship, where one's relationship with God is both personal and public. It highlights the seriousness with which vows were regarded, as breaking them was seen as a breach of trust with God.

to the LORD
The use of "the LORD" here is significant, as it refers to Yahweh, the covenantal name of God. This name emphasizes God's eternal, self-existent nature and His faithfulness to His people. By directing vows to the LORD, the psalmist acknowledges God's sovereignty and His role as the ultimate authority in their life. It is a declaration of allegiance and devotion to the one true God, who is worthy of all promises and worship.

in the presence of all His people
This phrase highlights the communal aspect of worship and the importance of public testimony. The Hebrew word for "presence" is "neged," which means before or in front of. The psalmist is not only fulfilling vows privately but is doing so openly, before the community of believers. This public declaration serves as a witness to God's faithfulness and encourages others in their faith. It reflects the biblical principle that one's relationship with God is not just personal but also communal, impacting and edifying the body of believers. The public fulfillment of vows reinforces the idea of accountability and the shared experience of God's grace and mercy among His people.

Verse 18. - I will pay my vows unto the Lord now in the presence of all his people. Compare the comment on ver. 14, whereof this is a repetition.

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

of 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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