Psalms 116:17 kjv — I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the Lord.

King James Version

"I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the Lord."

— Psalms 116:17, King James Version

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ASV
“I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, And will call upon the name of Jehovah. ”
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WEB
“I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call on the name of Yahweh.”
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NET
“I will present a thank offering to you, and call on the name of the LORD.”
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BBE
“I will give an offering of praise to you, and make my prayer in the name of the Lord.”
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KJVA
“I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the Lord.”
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Psalms 116 — Context

I will pay my vows unto the Lord now in the presence of all his people.

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.

O Lord, truly I am thy servant; I am thy servant, and the son of thine handmaid: thou hast loosed my bonds.

I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the Lord.

I will pay my vows unto the Lord now in the presence of all his people,

In the courts of the Lord’s house, in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Praise ye the Lord.

Psalms 116:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 116:17 say?

Psalms 116:17 in the King James Version reads: “I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the Lord.”

Where is Psalms 116:17 in the Bible?

Psalms 116:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 116, verse 17.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 116:17.

What translation should I read Psalms 116:17 in?

Psalms 116:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 116:17?

Psalms 116:17 reads (KJV): “I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the Lord.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 116:17 kjv — I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the Lord.

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