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15 His loved ones are very precious to him, and he does not lightly let them die.[a]

16 O Lord, you have freed me from my bonds, and I will serve you forever. 17 I will worship you and offer you a sacrifice of thanksgiving.

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  1. Psalm 116:15 His loved ones are very precious to him, and he does not lightly let them die, literally, “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.” See context for the validity of the paraphrase.

15 Precious in the sight(A) of the Lord
    is the death of his faithful servants.(B)
16 Truly I am your servant, Lord;(C)
    I serve you just as my mother did;(D)
    you have freed me from my chains.(E)

17 I will sacrifice a thank offering(F) to you
    and call on the name of the Lord.

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