Psalm 116
1I love the
because he heard my plea for mercy,
2and listened to me.
As long as I live, I will call to him when I need help.
3The ropes of death tightened around me,
the snares of Sheol confronted me.
I was confronted with trouble and sorrow.
4I called on the name of the
“Please
5The
our God is compassionate.
6The
I was in serious trouble and he delivered me.
7Rest once more, my soul,
for the
8Yes,
and kept my feet from stumbling.
9I will serve the
in the land of the living.
10I had faith when I said,
“I am severely oppressed.”
11I rashly declared,
“All men are liars.”
12How can I repay the
for all his acts of kindness to me?
13I will celebrate my deliverance,
and call on the name of the
14I will fulfill my vows to the
before all his people.
15The
the lives of his faithful followers.
16Yes,
I am your lowest slave.
You saved me from death.
17I will present a thank offering to you,
and call on the name of the
18I will fulfill my vows to the
before all his people,
19in the courts of the
in your midst, O Jerusalem.
Praise the