Psalms 116:18
I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all His people,
BSB
ASV
I will pay my vows unto Jehovah, Yea, in the presence of all his people,
KJV
I will pay my vows unto the Lord now in the presence of all his people,
I will pay my vows unto the Lord,.... See Gill on Psa 116:14. And the Targum here, as there, paraphrases the latter clause, now in the presence of all his people, thus; "I will then declare his signs (or wonders) to all his people;'' the marvellous things he had done for him.
I will pay my vows unto the Lord now in the presence of all his people. He repeats the declaration. A good thing is worth saying twice. He thus stirs himself up to greater heartiness, earnestness, and diligence in keeping his vow, —really paying it at the very moment that he is declaring his resolution to do so. The mercy came in secret, but the praise is rendered in public; the company was, however, select; he did not cast his pearls before swine, but delivered his testimony before those who could understand and appreciate it.
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Psalms 76:11Make and fulfill your vows to the LORD your God; let all the neighboring lands bring tribute to Him who is to be feared.
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Sacrifice a thank offering to God, and fulfill your vows to the Most High.
Reached by 2 independent paths from here.
When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it, because He takes no pleasure in fools. Fulfill your vow.
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Ecclesiastes 5:5It is better not to vow than to make a vow and not fulfill it.
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Did it not belong to you before it was sold? And after it was sold, was it not at your disposal? How could you conceive such a deed in your heart? You have not…
But if you refrain from making a vow, you will not be guilty of sin.
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Psalms 22:25My praise for You resounds in the great assembly; I will fulfill my vows before those who fear You.
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I proclaim righteousness in the great assembly; behold, I do not seal my lips, as You, O LORD, do know.
Then I will give You thanks in the great assembly; I will praise You among many people.
Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly.
I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all His people.