Psalm 116:12
ESV
What shall I render to the Lord for all his benefits to me?
NIV
What shall I return to the Lord for all his goodness to me?
NASB
What shall I repay to the Lord For all His benefits to me?
CSB
How can I repay the Lord for all the good he has done for me?
NLT
What can I offer the Lord for all he has done for me?
KJV
What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits toward me?
NKJV
What shall I render to the Lord For all His benefits toward me?
What does Psalm 116:12 mean?
Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 116; verse-level content coming soon!Psalm 116:12–14 considers how the psalmist should react to God's merciful rescue. Being saved from death, the writer promises to worship God faithfully. He also plans to make His praise of God public. This is not spoken as if a payment is due, or that his rescue was dependent on making a deal with God. Rather, it is the natural response of someone grateful for what they have received.
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.
