Psalms 22:25
What does Psalms 22:25 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 22:25 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Psalms 22:25 means
Reiterating his commitment to public praise, the psalmist declares that his thanksgiving originates directly from God's gracious intervention and will be offered in the "great assembly." He further vows to fulfill the promises he made to God during his time of distress, doing so openly before all who fear the Lord. This emphasizes the sincerity of his gratitude and his desire to publicly honor God's faithfulness.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Of thee cometh my praise in the great assembly: I will pay my vows before them that fear him.
KJV
King James Version · 1611My praise shall be of thee in the great congregation: I will pay my vows before them that fear him.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Of thee cometh my praise in the great assembly: I will pay my vows before them that fear him.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949My praise will be of you in the great meeting: I will make my offerings before his worshippers.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Of Thee my praise <FI>is<Fi> in the great assembly. My vows I complete before His fearers.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890My praise is from thee, in the great congregation; I will pay my vows before them that fear him.
Context
This verse reinforces the psalmist's personal commitment to public praise, echoing his vow in verse 22 and grounding it in God's demonstrated faithfulness (verse 24). It serves to connect his individual experience of deliverance more firmly to the communal worship context, setting the stage for the broader, universal implications of God's redemptive work that begin to unfold in the subsequent verses.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 66:13
I will come into thy house with burnt-offerings; I will pay thee my vows,
- Psalms 56:12
Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render thank-offerings unto thee.
- Psalms 35:18
I will give thee thanks in the great assembly: I will praise thee among much people.
- Psalms 111:1
Praise ye Jehovah. I will give thanks unto Jehovah with my whole heart, In the council of the upright, and in the congregation.
- Psalms 65:1
Praise waiteth for thee, O God, in Zion; And unto thee shall the vow be performed.
- Psalms 116:14
I will pay my vows unto Jehovah, Yea, in the presence of all his people.
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