Psalms 116:15

"I will pay my vows to the LORD, yes, in the presence of all his people."

Key Reflection

In Psalms 116:15, the psalmist declares a commitment to fulfill promises made to God, affirming this vow publicly among God's community. This act of public fulfillment underscores the importance of keeping one’s word before God and within His assembled people, reflecting both personal integrity and communal accountability in ancient Israelite society.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints -Of his people; his friends. Luther renders this, “The death of his saints is held to be of value” - (ist werth gehalten) - “before the Lord.” The word rendered “precious” -יקרyâqâr- means costly, as precious stones,1 Kings 10:2,1 Kings 10:10-11; dear, beloved, as relatives and friends,Psalms 45:9; honored, respected,Ecclesiastes 10:1; splendid, beautiful,Job 31:26; rare,1 Samuel 3:1. The idea here is, that the death of saints is an object of value; that God regards it as of importance; that it is connected with his great plans, and that there are great purposes to be accomplished by it.

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