Psalms 116:16
LORD, truly I am your servant. I am your servant, the son of your servant girl. You have freed me from my chains.
World English Bible Classic
In The King James Version
In Context
15Precious in the LORD’s sight is the death of his saints.
17I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call on the LORD’s name.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 33:11Therefore the LORD brought on them the captains of the army of the king of Assyria, who took Manasseh in chains, bound him with fetters, and carried him to Babylon.
Psalms 107:14He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and broke away their chains.
Psalms 143:12In your loving kindness, cut off my enemies, and destroy all those who afflict my soul, for I am your servant.
John 12:26If anyone serves me, let him follow me. Where I am, there my servant will also be. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him.
Romans 6:22But now, being made free from sin and having become servants of God, you have your fruit of sanctification and the result of 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 →