Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his faithful servants. New Living Translation The LORD cares deeply when his loved ones die. English Standard Version Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints. Berean Standard Bible Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints. King James Bible Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints. New King James Version Precious in the sight of the LORD Is the death of His saints. New American Standard Bible Precious in the sight of the LORD Is the death of His godly ones. NASB 1995 Precious in the sight of the LORD Is the death of His godly ones. NASB 1977 Precious in the sight of the LORD Is the death of His godly ones. Legacy Standard Bible Precious in the sight of Yahweh Is the death of His holy ones. Amplified Bible Precious [and of great consequence] in the sight of the LORD Is the death of His godly ones [so He watches over them]. Christian Standard Bible The death of his faithful ones is valuable in the LORD’s sight. Holman Christian Standard Bible The death of His faithful ones is valuable in the LORD’s sight. American Standard Version Precious in the sight of Jehovah Is the death of his saints. Contemporary English Version You are deeply concerned when one of your loyal people faces death. English Revised Version Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints. GOD'S WORD® Translation Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his faithful ones. Good News Translation How painful it is to the LORD when one of his people dies! International Standard Version In the sight of the LORD, the death of his faithful ones is valued. Majority Standard Bible Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints. NET Bible The LORD values the lives of his faithful followers. New Heart English Bible Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his faithful ones. Webster's Bible Translation Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints. World English Bible Precious in Yahweh’s sight is the death of his saints. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionPrecious in the eyes of YHWH [is] the death of His saints. Young's Literal Translation Precious in the eyes of Jehovah is the death for His saints. Smith's Literal Translation Precious in the eyes of Jehovah the death to his godly ones. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims Bibleprecious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Dear in the eyes of the LORD is the death of his devoted. New Revised Standard Version Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his faithful ones. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BiblePrecious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Precious in the eyes of LORD JEHOVAH is the death of his righteous people! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Precious in the sight of the LORD Is the death of His saints. Brenton Septuagint Translation Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The LORD Has Heard My Voice…14I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all His people. 15Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints. 16Truly, O LORD, I am Your servant; I am Your servant, the son of Your maidservant; You have broken my bonds.… Cross References Revelation 14:13 And I heard a voice from heaven telling me to write, “Blessed are the dead—those who die in the Lord from this moment on.” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labors, for their deeds will follow them.” Philippians 1:21 For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 2 Timothy 4:6-8 For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. / I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. / From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 Brothers, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you will not grieve like the rest, who are without hope. / For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, we also believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in Him. 2 Corinthians 5:8 We are confident, then, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. Romans 14:8 If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. John 11:25-26 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies. / And everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?” Matthew 10:28 Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. Luke 20:36 In fact, they can no longer die, because they are like the angels. And since they are sons of the resurrection, they are sons of God. Acts 7:59-60 While they were stoning him, Stephen appealed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” / Falling on his knees, he cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep. Genesis 50:24-26 Then Joseph said to his brothers, “I am about to die, but God will surely visit you and bring you up from this land to the land He promised on oath to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.” / And Joseph made the sons of Israel take an oath and said, “God will surely attend to you, and then you must carry my bones up from this place.” / So Joseph died at the age of 110. And they embalmed his body and placed it in a coffin in Egypt. Isaiah 57:1-2 The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart; devout men are taken away, while no one considers that the righteous are taken away from the presence of evil. / Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest, lying down in death. 1 Samuel 25:29 And should someone pursue you and seek your life, then the life of my lord will be bound securely by the LORD your God in the bundle of the living. But He shall fling away the lives of your enemies like stones from a sling. Job 19:25-27 But I know that my Redeemer lives, and in the end He will stand upon the earth. / Even after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God. / I will see Him for myself; my eyes will behold Him, and not as a stranger. How my heart yearns within me! Daniel 12:13 But as for you, go on your way until the end. You will rest, and then you will arise to your inheritance at the end of the days.” Treasury of Scripture Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints. precious Psalm 37:32,33 Psalm 72:14 1 Samuel 25:29 Jump to Previous Dear Death Eyes Godly Ones Precious Saints SightJump to Next Dear Death Eyes Godly Ones Precious Saints SightPsalm 116 1. The psalmist professes his love and duty to God for his deliverance12. He studies to be thankful Precious The word "precious" in this context is derived from the Hebrew word "yāqār," which conveys the idea of something being valuable, rare, or of great worth. In the biblical context, this term often refers to things that are esteemed highly by God. The use of "precious" here underscores the immense value God places on the lives of His faithful servants. It is a reminder that in God's eyes, the life and death of His saints are not trivial or insignificant but are held in the highest regard. This perspective encourages believers to view their lives as meaningful and significant in the divine plan. in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Preciousיָ֭קָר (yā·qār) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 3368: Precious, rare, splendid, weighty in the sight בְּעֵינֵ֣י (bə·‘ê·nê) Preposition-b | Noun - cdc Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain of the LORD יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel [is] the death הַ֝מָּ֗וְתָה (ham·mā·wə·ṯāh) Article | Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 4194: Death, the dead, their place, state, pestilence, ruin of His saints. לַחֲסִידָֽיו׃ (la·ḥă·sî·ḏāw) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2623: Kind, pious Links Psalm 116:15 NIVPsalm 116:15 NLT Psalm 116:15 ESV Psalm 116:15 NASB Psalm 116:15 KJV Psalm 116:15 BibleApps.com Psalm 116:15 Biblia Paralela Psalm 116:15 Chinese Bible Psalm 116:15 French Bible Psalm 116:15 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 116:15 Precious in the sight of Yahweh (Psalm Ps Psa.) |