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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/psalms/116.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/116.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all his people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/116.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all his people—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/116.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />I will pay my vows to the LORD in the presence of all his people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/116.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all His people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/116.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/116.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />I will pay my vows to the LORD Now in the presence of all His people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/116.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will pay my vows to the LORD, <i>May it be</i> in the presence of all His people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/116.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />I shall pay my vows to the LORD, Oh may it be in the presence of all His people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/116.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />I shall pay my vows to the LORD, Oh <i>may it be</i> in the presence of all His people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/116.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />I shall pay my vows to Yahweh, Oh <i>may it be</i> in the presence of all His people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/116.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />I will pay my vows to the LORD, Yes, in the presence of all His people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/116.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all his people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/116.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all His people, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/116.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />I will pay my vows unto Jehovah, Yea, in the presence of all his people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/116.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I will keep my promise to you when your people <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/116.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />I will pay my vows unto the LORD, yea, in the presence of all his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/116.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I will keep my vows to the LORD in the presence of all his people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/116.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all his people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/116.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all His people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/116.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />I will fulfill my vows to the LORD before all his people, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/116.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />I will pay my vows to the LORD, yes, in the presence of all his people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/116.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />I will pay my vows to the LORD now in the presence of all his people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/116.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I will pay my vows to Yahweh, yes, in the presence of all his people, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/116.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Let me complete my vows to YHWH, "" Now, before all His people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/116.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> My vows to Jehovah let me complete, I pray you, before all His people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/116.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />My vows to Jehovah I will repay before now to all his people,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/116.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />I will pay my vows to the Lord in the sight of all his people: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/116.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 115:9>I will repay my vows to the Lord in the sight of all his people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/116.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />I will pay my vows to the LORD in the presence of all his people, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/116.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />I will pay my vows to the LORD in the presence of all his people,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/116.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />I will pay my vows to the LORD now in the presence of all the people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/116.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />I shall pay my vows to LORD JEHOVAH before all his people<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/116.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />I will pay my vows unto the LORD, Yea, in the presence of all His people;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/116.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />I will pay my vows unto the Lord, in the presence of all his people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/116-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=14733" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/116.htm">The LORD Has Heard My Voice</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">17</span>I will offer to You a sacrifice of thanksgiving and call on the name of the LORD. <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7999.htm" title="7999: ’ă·šal·lêm (V-Piel-Imperf-1cs) -- A primitive root; to be safe; figuratively, to be completed; by implication, to be friendly; by extension, to reciprocate.">I will fulfill</a> <a href="/hebrew/5088.htm" title="5088: nə·ḏā·ray (N-mpc:: 1cs) -- A vow. Or neder; from nadar; a promise; also a thing promised.">my vows</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">to the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/5048.htm" title="5048: neḡ·ḏāh- (Prep:: 3fs) -- From nagad; a front, i.e. Part opposite; specifically a counterpart, or mate; usually over against or before.">in the presence</a> <a href="/hebrew/4994.htm" title="4994: nā (Interjection) -- I (we) pray, now. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: lə·ḵāl (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">of all</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: ‘am·mōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">His people,</a> </span><span class="reftext">19</span>in the courts of the LORD’s house, in your midst, O Jerusalem. Hallelujah!…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/50-14.htm">Psalm 50:14</a></span><br />Sacrifice a thank offering to God, and fulfill your vows to the Most High.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/66-13.htm">Psalm 66:13-14</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/22-25.htm">Psalm 22:25</a></span><br />My praise for You resounds in the great assembly; I will fulfill my vows before those who fear You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/56-12.htm">Psalm 56:12</a></span><br />Your vows are upon me, O God; I will render thank offerings to You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/61-8.htm">Psalm 61:8</a></span><br />Then I will ever sing praise to Your name and fulfill my vows day by day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/76-11.htm">Psalm 76:11</a></span><br />Make and fulfill your vows to the LORD your God; let all the neighboring lands bring tribute to Him who is to be feared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/66-16.htm">Psalm 66:16</a></span><br />Come and listen, all you who fear God, and I will declare what He has done for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/116-14.htm">Psalm 116:14</a></span><br />I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all His people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/5-4.htm">Ecclesiastes 5:4-5</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jonah/2-9.htm">Jonah 2:9</a></span><br />But I, with the voice of thanksgiving, will sacrifice to You. I will fulfill what I have vowed. Salvation is from the LORD!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/30-2.htm">Numbers 30:2</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/23-21.htm">Deuteronomy 23:21-23</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/1-11.htm">1 Samuel 1:11</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/1-24.htm">1 Samuel 1:24-28</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-31.htm">2 Chronicles 29:31</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">I will pay my vows to the LORD now in the presence of all his people.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/116-14.htm">Psalm 116:14</a></b></br> I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/22-25.htm">Psalm 22:25</a></b></br> My praise <i>shall be</i> of thee in the great congregation: I will pay my vows before them that fear him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/76-11.htm">Psalm 76:11</a></b></br> Vow, and pay unto the LORD your God: let all that be round about him bring presents unto him that ought to be feared.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/116-14.htm">Complete</a> <a href="/psalms/116-14.htm">Fulfill</a> <a href="/psalms/116-14.htm">Oath</a> <a href="/psalms/107-22.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/psalms/116-14.htm">Pay</a> <a href="/psalms/116-14.htm">Perform</a> <a href="/psalms/116-14.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/psalms/116-14.htm">Vows</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/119-96.htm">Complete</a> <a href="/psalms/119-38.htm">Fulfill</a> <a href="/psalms/119-106.htm">Oath</a> <a href="/psalms/119-108.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/proverbs/4-1.htm">Pay</a> <a href="/psalms/119-106.htm">Perform</a> <a href="/psalms/138-1.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-14.htm">Vows</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 116</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/116-1.htm">The psalmist professes his love and duty to God for his deliverance</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/116-12.htm">He studies to be thankful</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/116.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/116.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>I will fulfill my vows to the LORD</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the psalmist's commitment to keeping promises made to God. In the Old Testament, vows were serious commitments often made in times of distress or gratitude (<a href="/numbers/30-2.htm">Numbers 30:2</a>). The psalmist's intention to fulfill these vows reflects a deep sense of gratitude and reverence for God's deliverance. This act of fulfilling vows is a demonstration of faithfulness and integrity, aligning with the biblical principle that one's word should be honored (<a href="/ecclesiastes/5-4.htm">Ecclesiastes 5:4-5</a>). Theologically, it underscores the importance of obedience and accountability in one's relationship with God.<p><b>in the presence of all His people</b><br>The public nature of fulfilling vows highlights the communal aspect of worship in ancient Israel. It suggests that the psalmist's actions are not only personal but also serve as a testimony to the community of believers. This public declaration can be seen as an act of witness, encouraging others in their faith and demonstrating the psalmist's commitment to God. The setting likely refers to the temple or a place of worship where the community gathered, emphasizing the importance of corporate worship and accountability. This mirrors the New Testament concept of the church as a body of believers who support and encourage one another (<a href="/hebrews/10-24.htm">Hebrews 10:24-25</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The Psalmist</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/116.htm">Psalm 116</a>, traditionally attributed to King David, who expresses gratitude and commitment to God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His faithfulness and relationship with His people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_people_of_god.htm">The People of God</a></b><br>The community of believers who witness the psalmist's fulfillment of vows, representing the collective body of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_god.htm">Commitment to God</a></b><br>Fulfilling vows to God is a demonstration of our commitment and faithfulness. It reflects our gratitude for His deliverance and blessings.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/public_witness.htm">Public Witness</a></b><br>The psalmist emphasizes fulfilling vows "in the presence of all His people," highlighting the importance of public testimony and accountability within the community of believers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seriousness_of_vows.htm">Seriousness of Vows</a></b><br>Making vows to God is not to be taken lightly. It requires careful consideration and a sincere heart, as God values integrity and truthfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/gratitude_and_worship.htm">Gratitude and Worship</a></b><br>Fulfilling vows is an act of worship and gratitude, acknowledging God's faithfulness and mercy in our lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_116.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 116</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_queer_theory.htm">What does 'Precious is the death of His saints' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_god's_joy_be_scientifically_proven.htm">(Psalm 16:11) What scientific basis is there for the claim that God's presence fulfills joy and grants eternal pleasures, which cannot be empirically tested?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_was_long_hair_practical_then.htm">Numbers 6:5 -- How is letting hair grow indefinitely practical in a nomadic or ancient society without modern hygiene methods?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_116_15_lessen_death's_tragedy.htm">Psalm 116:15 states 'precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints'--does this diminish the tragedy of death or contradict God's benevolence?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/116.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 18.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">I will pay my vows unto the Lord now in the presence of all his people</span>. Compare the comment on ver. 14, whereof this is a repetition. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/116-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">I will fulfill</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשַׁלֵּ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šal·lêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7999.htm">Strong's 7999: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be safe, to be, completed, to be friendly, to reciprocate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my vows</span><br /><span class="heb">נְ֭דָרַי</span> <span class="translit">(nə·ḏā·ray)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5088.htm">Strong's 5088: </a> </span><span class="str2">A promise, a thing promised</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">לַיהוָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the presence</span><br /><span class="heb">נֶגְדָה־</span> <span class="translit">(neḡ·ḏāh-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5048.htm">Strong's 5048: </a> </span><span class="str2">A front, part opposite, a counterpart, mate, over against, before</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of all</span><br /><span class="heb">לְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His people,</span><br /><span class="heb">עַמּֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘am·mōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/116-18.htm">Psalm 116:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/116-18.htm">Psalm 116:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/116-18.htm">Psalm 116:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/116-18.htm">Psalm 116:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/116-18.htm">Psalm 116:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/116-18.htm">Psalm 116:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/116-18.htm">Psalm 116:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/116-18.htm">Psalm 116:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/116-18.htm">Psalm 116:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/116-18.htm">Psalm 116:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/116-18.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 116:18 I will pay my vows to Yahweh (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/116-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 116:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 116:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/116-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 116:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 116:19" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>