Psalms 116:16
O Lord, truly am I thy servant, I am thy servant,—the son of thy handmaid: thou hast loosened my fetters.
Leeser Tanakh
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In Context
15Grievous in the eyes of the Lord is the death of his pious ones.
17Unto thee will I offer the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and on the name of the Lord will I call.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 33:11Wherefore the Lord brought over them the captains of the army belonging to the king of Assyria: and they took Menasseh prisoner with chains, and bound him with fetters, and led him off to Babylon.
Psalms 107:14He bringeth them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and teareth their bands asunder.
Psalms 143:12And in thy kindness destroy my enemies, and annihilate all the adversaries of my soul; far I am thy servant.
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 →