Psalms 116:16

What does Psalms 116:16 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 116:16 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

O Jehovah, truly I am thy servant: I am thy servant, the son of thy handmaid; Thou hast loosed my bonds.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

O Lord, truly I am thy servant; I am thy servant, and the son of thine handmaid: thou hast loosed my bonds.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

O Jehovah, truly I am thy servant: I am thy servant, the son of thy handmaid; Thou hast loosed my bonds.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

O Lord, truly I am your servant; I am your servant, the son of her who is your servant; by you have my cords been broken.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Cause <FI>it<Fi> to come, O Jehovah, for I <FI>am<Fi> Thy servant. I <FI>am<Fi> Thy servant, son of Thy handmaid, Thou hast opened my bonds.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Yea, Jehovah! for I am thy servant; I am thy servant, the son of thy handmaid: thou hast loosed my bonds.

Context

v.15Precious in the sight of Jehovah Is the death of his saints.

v.16This passage

v.17I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, And will call upon the name of Jehovah.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Isaiah 61:1

    The Spirit of the Lord Jehovah is upon me; because Jehovah hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;

  • 2 Chronicles 33:11

    Wherefore Jehovah brought upon them the captains of the host of the king of Assyria, who took Manasseh in chains, and bound him with fetters, and carried him to Babylon.

  • Romans 6:22

    But now being made free from sin and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto sanctification, and the end eternal life.

  • James 1:1

    James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are of the Dispersion, greeting.

  • Psalms 143:12

    And in thy lovingkindness cut off mine enemies, And destroy all them that afflict my soul; For I am thy servant.

  • Acts 27:23

    For there stood by me this night an angel of the God whose I am, whom also I serve,

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