Psalms 116:16
O LORD, truly I am your servant; I am your servant, and the son of yours handmaid: you have loosed my bonds.
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In Context
15Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.
17I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the LORD.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 33:11Wherefore the LORD brought upon them the captains of the host of the king of Assyria, which took Manasseh among the thorns, and bound him with fetters, and carried him to Babylon.
Psalms 107:14He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and brake their bands in two.
Psalms 143:12And of your mercy cut off mine enemies, and destroy all them that afflict my soul: for I am your servant.
John 12:26If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.
Romans 6:22But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, all of you have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting 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 →