For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.
Parallel translations
- WEB For you, God, have heard my vows. You have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.
- BSB For You have heard my vows, O God; You have given me the inheritance reserved for those who fear Your name.
- NKJV For You, O God, have heard my vows; You have given me the heritage of those who fear Your name.
- NASB ¶For You have heard my vows, God; You have given me the inheritance of those who fear Your name.
- NLT For you have heard my vows, O God. You have given me an inheritance reserved for those who fear your name.
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Quick answer
David testifies that God has heard his vows and granted him the heritage of those who fear his name. It celebrates God's answered prayer and covenant blessing.
Overview
David acknowledges that God has accepted his vows and given him a share among the faithful who revere God. This heritage is the inheritance promised to God's people. Believers share in an even greater inheritance in Christ, kept secure for all who fear God's name.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 8
- Ps 56:12Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render praises unto thee.
- Mal 3:16–18Then they that feared the LORD spake often one to another: and the LORD hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon his name.
- Ps 115:13He will bless them that fear the LORD, both small and great.
- Ps 86:11Teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.
- Ps 66:19But verily God hath heard me; he hath attended to the voice of my prayer.
- Ps 16:5–6The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.
- Ps 65:1Praise waiteth for thee, O God, in Sion: and unto thee shall the vow be performed.
- Acts 10:35But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.
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