Psalms 116:16
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.
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In Context
15Dear in the eyes of the Lord is the death of his saints.
17I will give an offering of praise to you, and make my prayer in the name of the Lord.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 33:11So the Lord sent against them the captains of the army of Assyria, who made Manasseh a prisoner and took him away in chains to Babylon.
Psalms 107:14He took them out of the dark and the black night, and all their chains were broken.
Psalms 143:12And in your mercy put an end to my haters, and send destruction on all those who are against my soul; for I am your servant.
John 12:26If any man is my servant, let him come after me; and where I am, there will my servant be. If any man becomes my servant, my Father will give him honour.
Romans 6:22But now, being free from sin, and having been made servants to God, you have your fruit in that which is holy, and the end is 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 →