Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I am under vows to you, my God; I will present my thank offerings to you. New Living Translation I will fulfill my vows to you, O God, and will offer a sacrifice of thanks for your help. English Standard Version I must perform my vows to you, O God; I will render thank offerings to you. Berean Standard Bible Your vows are upon me, O God; I will render thank offerings to You. King James Bible Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render praises unto thee. New King James Version Vows made to You are binding upon me, O God; I will render praises to You, New American Standard Bible Your vows are binding upon me, God; I will render thanksgiving offerings to You. NASB 1995 Your vows are binding upon me, O God; I will render thank offerings to You. NASB 1977 Thy vows are binding upon me, O God; I will render thank offerings to Thee. Legacy Standard Bible Your vows are binding upon me, O God; I will fulfill thank offerings to You. Amplified Bible Your vows are binding upon me, O God; I will give thank offerings to You. Christian Standard Bible I am obligated by vows to you, God; I will make my thanksgiving sacrifices to you. Holman Christian Standard Bible I am obligated by vows to You, God; I will make my thank offerings to You. American Standard Version Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render thank-offerings unto thee. Contemporary English Version I will keep my promises to you, my God, and bring you gifts. English Revised Version Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render thank offerings unto thee. GOD'S WORD® Translation I am bound by my vows to you, O God. I will keep my vows by offering songs of thanksgiving to you. Good News Translation O God, I will offer you what I have promised; I will give you my offering of thanksgiving, International Standard Version God, I have taken vows before you; therefore I will offer thanksgiving sacrifices to you. NET Bible I am obligated to fulfill the vows I made to you, O God; I will give you the thank-offerings you deserve, New Heart English Bible Your vows are on me, God. I will give thank offerings to you. Webster's Bible Translation Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render praises to thee. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleYour vows are upon me, O God; I will render thank offerings to You. World English Bible Your vows are on me, God. I will give thank offerings to you. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionOn me, O God, [are] Your vows, "" I repay thank-offerings to You. Young's Literal Translation On me, O God, are Thy vows, I repay thank-offerings to Thee. Smith's Literal Translation Upon me, O God, thy vows: I will repay praises to thee. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIn me, O God, are vows to thee, which I will pay, praises to thee: Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible I have made vows to you, God; with offerings I will fulfill them, New Revised Standard Version My vows to you I must perform, O God; I will render thank offerings to you. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTo thee shall I perform my vows, O God; I will offer them to thee with thank offering. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated To you, oh God, I shall fulfill my vows, and I shall offer thanksgiving to you. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Thy vows are upon me, O God; I will render thank-offerings unto Thee. Brenton Septuagint Translation The vows of thy praise, O God, which I will pay, are upon me. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Be Merciful to Me, O God…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 Psalm 50:14 Sacrifice a thank offering to God, and fulfill your vows to the Most High. Psalm 61:8 Then I will ever sing praise to Your name and fulfill my vows day by day. Psalm 116:14 I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all His people. Psalm 116:18 I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all His people, 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!” 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. 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.’” Matthew 5:33-37 Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill your vows to the Lord.’ / But I tell you not to swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; / or by the earth, for it is His footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. ... Acts 18:18 Paul remained in Corinth for quite some time before saying goodbye to the brothers. He had his head shaved in Cenchrea to keep a vow he had made, and then he sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila. Acts 21:23-24 Therefore do what we advise you. There are four men with us who have taken a vow. / Take these men, purify yourself along with them, and pay their expenses so they can have their heads shaved. Then everyone will know that there is no truth to these rumors about you, but that you also live in obedience to the law. Romans 12:1 Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. Treasury of Scripture Your vows are on me, O God: I will render praises to you. Thy Psalm 66:13,14 I will go into thy house with burnt offerings: I will pay thee my vows, … 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. Psalm 116:14-19 I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people… I will Psalm 9:1-3 To the chief Musician upon Muthlabben, A Psalm of David. I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works… Psalm 21:13 Be thou exalted, LORD, in thine own strength: so will we sing and praise thy power. Psalm 59:16,17 But I will sing of thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning: for thou hast been my defence and refuge in the day of my trouble… Jump to Previous Binding Debt gs Memory Offerings Perform Praise Praises Present Render Repay Thank Thank-Offerings Thanks VowsJump to Next Binding Debt gs Memory Offerings Perform Praise Praises Present Render Repay Thank Thank-Offerings Thanks VowsPsalm 56 1. David, praying to God in confidence of his word, complains of his enemies,9. He professes his confidence in God's word, and promises to praise him Your vows are upon me, O God; This phrase reflects a deep sense of commitment and obligation to God. In the biblical context, vows were solemn promises made to God, often in times of distress or need, as seen in Genesis 28:20-22 when Jacob made a vow at Bethel. The psalmist acknowledges that these vows are binding and that God holds him accountable. This reflects the covenant relationship between God and His people, where God’s promises and the believer’s commitments are intertwined. The phrase also suggests a sense of divine oversight and presence, indicating that God is actively involved in the life of the believer, guiding and sustaining them. I will render thank offerings to You. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of Psalm 56, David is expressing his trust and commitment to God amidst his trials. This psalm is attributed to a time when he was seized by the Philistines in Gath. 2. God The central figure to whom David is speaking, acknowledging His sovereignty and faithfulness. 3. Philistines in Gath The adversaries of David during the time this psalm was written, representing the external pressures and threats he faced. Teaching Points Commitment to GodDavid's declaration of vows signifies a deep commitment to God. As believers, we are called to honor our commitments to God, recognizing His faithfulness in our lives. Gratitude in Trials Offering thank offerings, especially during difficult times, is a powerful act of faith. It shifts our focus from our problems to God's provision and sovereignty. The Power of Vows Vows are serious commitments made before God. They should be made thoughtfully and fulfilled diligently, reflecting our trust and reliance on Him. Worship as a Response Worship, through thank offerings, is a response to God's goodness. It is an expression of our love and reverence for Him, acknowledging His work in our lives. Living Sacrifices In the New Testament context, believers are called to be living sacrifices, offering our lives as thank offerings to God through our actions, words, and thoughts. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 56:12?2. How can we fulfill our vows to God as Psalm 56:12 suggests? 3. What does "render thank offerings" mean in the context of Psalm 56:12? 4. How does Psalm 56:12 connect with Romans 12:1 on living sacrifices? 5. In what ways can we express gratitude to God daily? 6. How does fulfilling vows strengthen our relationship with God? 7. What does Psalm 56:12 reveal about the nature of vows to God? 8. How does Psalm 56:12 emphasize the importance of fulfilling promises to God? 9. In what ways does Psalm 56:12 challenge our understanding of commitment to God? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 56? 11. What is the Sacrifice of Thanksgiving? 12. Why would God threaten complete destruction (Jeremiah 21:5-6) instead of offering a path to repentance, seeming to contradict earlier scriptures that highlight mercy? 13. Why does the psalmist plead for God's attention in Psalm 13:2 if other biblical texts claim God never abandons the faithful? 14. Psalm 120:4 - Does referring to 'warrior's sharp arrows' and 'burning coals' raise contradictions with a supposedly loving and merciful God? What Does Psalm 56:12 Mean Your vows– David begins by acknowledging that the commitments originate with God, not himself. – Scripture consistently speaks of God initiating covenant promises (Genesis 17:1-7; 2 Samuel 7:12-16). – Because God is truthful (Numbers 23:19; Titus 1:2), His vows are certain and life-shaping. – Like David, believers stand on divine pledges such as “I will never leave you nor forsake you” (Hebrews 13:5). – The psalmist’s confidence flows from remembering promises already spoken—echoing Psalm 119:49, “Remember Your word to Your servant, upon which You have given me hope.” Are upon me – The phrase pictures God’s vows resting on the psalmist like a mantle—inescapable and protective (Psalm 139:5). – David owns these vows personally; they are “upon me,” not merely abstract truths. • This personal appropriation mirrors Joshua 24:15: “As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” • It also anticipates Romans 12:1, where believers respond to mercies by presenting themselves to God. – Knowing God’s commitments foster courage in fearful moments (Psalm 56:3-4) and responsibility to walk faithfully (Psalm 119:33-37). O God – The direct address keeps worship central; David speaks to the living Lord, not about Him. – Calling on God’s covenant name aligns with Psalm 62:8, “Pour out your hearts before Him.” – Prayer is thus built on relationship: God pledges, the believer responds (Jeremiah 33:3). I will render thank offerings – A thank offering was a voluntary sacrifice expressing gratitude for deliverance (Leviticus 7:11-15). – David vows tangible praise, showing that grace received should result in action (Psalm 50:14; Jonah 2:9). – New-covenant worship echoes this through “the fruit of lips that confess His name” (Hebrews 13:15). Bullet points for application: • Remember specific mercies and rehearse them before God (Psalm 103:2). • Give public testimony of His faithfulness (Psalm 40:10). • Offer material gifts or service that honor Him (Proverbs 3:9). To You – The direction of all gratitude is Godward; no person, achievement, or circumstance claims ultimate credit (Psalm 115:1). – Exclusivity of worship guards against idolatry (Exodus 20:3). – Like the healed Samaritan who returned to Jesus with thanksgiving (Luke 17:15-16), David’s focus is singular. summary Psalm 56:12 paints a simple yet profound cycle: God makes unbreakable vows; the believer receives them personally; gratitude overflows in concrete acts of worship directed solely to Him. Standing on God’s promises fuels courageous obedience and heartfelt thanksgiving every day. (12) Thy vows--i.e., vows made to Thee, but the form is most unusual. For the thought comp. Psalm 22:25; Psalm 50:14.I will render--i.e., in fulfilment of the vows. Verses 12, 13. - The psalm ends with an expression of thankfulness to God for the deliverance, which is so confidently expected, that it is looked upon as assured, and even spoken of as past (ver. 13). Verse 12. - Thy vows are upon me, O God. The psalmist, under his affliction, has made vows to God; i.e. promises of thank offerings if God would come to his aid, and save him from his enemies. These vows he considers to be now due, and himself to be under the obligation of paying them. Accordingly, he announces his intention of speedily discharging his obligation - I will render praises (rather, thank offerings) unto thee.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Your vowsנְדָרֶ֑יךָ (nə·ḏā·re·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 5088: A promise, a thing promised [are] upon me, עָלַ֣י (‘ā·lay) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against O God; אֱלֹהִ֣ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative I will render אֲשַׁלֵּ֖ם (’ă·šal·lêm) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 7999: To be safe, to be, completed, to be friendly, to reciprocate thank offerings תּוֹדֹ֣ת (tō·w·ḏōṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 8426: An extension of the hand, avowal, adoration, a choir of worshippers to You. לָֽךְ׃ (lāḵ) Preposition | second person feminine singular Strong's Hebrew Links Psalm 56:12 NIVPsalm 56:12 NLT Psalm 56:12 ESV Psalm 56:12 NASB Psalm 56:12 KJV Psalm 56:12 BibleApps.com Psalm 56:12 Biblia Paralela Psalm 56:12 Chinese Bible Psalm 56:12 French Bible Psalm 56:12 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 56:12 Your vows are on me God (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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