I will pay my vows to Yahweh, yes, in the presence of all his people,
Parallel translations
- KJV I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people,
- BSB I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all His people,
- NKJV I will pay my vows to the Lord Now in the presence of all His people,
- NASB I will pay my vows to the Lord, May it be in the presence of all His people,
- NLT I will fulfill my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people—
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Quick answer
He repeats his vow to pay what he owes the Lord before all his people. It matters because faithful follow-through on promises to God honors him publicly.
Overview
The renewed vow underscores the seriousness and joy of keeping commitments made to God in the gathered assembly. Repetition emphasizes resolve and the communal nature of worship. Such public faithfulness reflects the testimony of God's redeemed people throughout the ages.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- Ps 116:14I will pay my vows to Yahweh, yes, in the presence of all his people.
- Ps 22:25Of you comes my praise in the great assembly. I will pay my vows before those who fear him.
- Ps 76:11Make vows to Yahweh your God, and fulfill them! Let all of his neighbors bring presents to him who is to be feared.
- Eccl 5:5It is better that you should not vow, than that you should vow and not pay.
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