Psalm 116:16
“O Lord, truly I am thy servant; I am thy servant, and the son of thine handmaid: thou hast loosed my bonds.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 116Meaning
Service is framed as grateful belonging after liberation, not as divine approval of human slavery, inherited servitude, or abusive authority.
Precious life, service, and public praise
The closing movement treats death soberly, affirms service, repeats vows, and ends in public thanksgiving.
Read carefully
The verse describes covenant devotion after release from bonds, not permission for exploitation.
Reflection
Serve God freely through truthful and humane commitments.