¶For You have heard my vows, God; You have given me the inheritance of those who fear Your name.
Parallel translations
- WEB For you, God, have heard my vows. You have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.
- KJV For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy 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.
- 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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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 56:12Your vows are on me, God. I will give thank offerings to you.
- Mal 3:16–18Then those who feared Yahweh spoke one with another; and Yahweh listened, and heard, and a book of memory was written before him, for those who feared Yahweh, and who honored his name.
- Ps 115:13He will bless those who fear Yahweh, both small and great.
- Ps 86:11Teach me your way, Yahweh. I will walk in your truth. Make my heart undivided to fear your name.
- Ps 66:19But most certainly, God has listened. He has heard the voice of my prayer.
- Ps 16:5–6Yahweh assigned my portion and my cup. You made my lot secure.
- Ps 65:1For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. A song. Praise waits for you, God, in Zion. To you shall vows be performed.
- Acts 10:35but in every nation he who fears him and works righteousness is acceptable to him.
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