Psalms 116:16
O LORD, truly I am thy servant. I am thy servant, the son of thy handmaid. Thou have loosed my bonds.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
In Context
15Precious in the sight of LORD is the death of his sanctified.
17I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of LORD.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 33:11Therefore LORD brought upon them the captains of the army of the king of Assyria, who took Manasseh in chains, and bound him with fetters, and carried him to Babylon.
Psalms 107:14He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and broke their bonds apart.
Psalms 143:12And in thy loving kindness cut off my enemies, and destroy all those who afflict my soul, for I am thy servant.
John 12:26If any man serves me, let him follow me, and where I am, there my helper will also be. And if any man serves me, the Father will value him.
Romans 6:22But now having been made free from sin, and having become servile to God, ye have your fruit for sanctification, and the end, eternal life.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 116:11-19
Grateful Acknowledgments; Devout Resolutions. 10 I believed, therefore have I spoken: I was greatly afflicted: 11 I said in my haste, All men are liars. 12 What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits toward me? 13 I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the Lord . 14 I will pay my vows unto the Lord now in the presence of all his people. 15 Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. 16 O Lord , truly I am thy servant; I am thy servant, and the son of thine… Read the whole commentary →