Psalms 116:18

What does Psalms 116:18 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 116:18 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

I will pay my vows unto the Lord now in the presence of all his people,

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

I will make the offerings of my oath, even before all his people;

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

My vows to Jehovah let me complete, I pray you, before all His people,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

I will perform my vows unto Jehovah, yea, before all his people,

Context

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

v.18This passage

v.19In the courts of Jehovah’s house, In the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Praise ye Jehovah.

Cross references

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

  • Psalms 76:11

    Vow, and pay unto Jehovah your God: Let all that are round about him bring presents unto him that ought to be feared.

  • Ecclesiastes 5:5

    Better is it that thou shouldest not vow, than that thou shouldest vow and not pay.

  • Psalms 116:14

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

  • Psalms 22:25

    Of thee cometh my praise in the great assembly: I will pay my vows before them that fear him.

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