Psalm 116:11
ESV
I said in my alarm, "All mankind are liars."
NIV
in my alarm I said, "Everyone is a liar."
NASB
I said in my alarm, 'All people are liars.'
CSB
In my alarm I said, "Everyone is a liar."
NLT
In my anxiety I cried out to you, 'These people are all liars!'
KJV
I said in my haste, All men are liars.
NKJV
I said in my haste, “All men are liars.”
What does Psalm 116:11 mean?
Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 116; verse-level content coming soon!Psalm 116:5–11 emphasizes the Lord's mercy and love in rescuing the psalmist from danger. The experience caused the writer to complain about his suffering, and to bitterly compare the perfect faithfulness of God with the dishonesty of humanity. Rest and trust come from recognizing God's goodness.
The psalmist thanks God for rescue from a fatal threat. During some intense crisis, the writer cried out to God and was spared. For this reason, the psalmist promises to praise God forever. The danger made this writer question the reasons for his situation, but did not erase his faith. He recognizes that the Lord values all of His people, and vows to publicly honor the One who has saved him.
