Chapter 116
1 I love the Lord because he has heard my appeal for mercy.
2 Because he has turned his ear to me, I will call out to him as long as I live.
3 The ropes of death were wrapped around me, and the torments of Sheol overcame me; I encountered trouble and sorrow.
4 Then I called on the name of the Lord : " Lord , save me! "
5 The Lord is gracious and righteous; our God is compassionate.
6 The Lord guards the inexperienced; I was helpless, and he saved me.
7 Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has been good to you.
8 For you, Lord , rescued me from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling.
9 I will walk before the Lord in the land of the living.
10 I believed, even when I said, "I am severely oppressed."
11 In my alarm I said, "Everyone is a liar."
12 How can I repay the Lord for all the good he has done for me?
13 I will take the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord .
14 I will fulfill my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people.
15 The death of his faithful ones is valuable in the Lord ’s sight.
16 Lord , I am indeed your servant; I am your servant, the son of your female servant. You have loosened my bonds.
17 I will offer you a thanksgiving sacrifice and call on the name of the Lord .
18 I will fulfill my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people,
19 in the courts of the Lord ’s house — within you, Jerusalem. Hallelujah!