Chapter 116
1 I love the LORD , because he listens to my voice , and my cries for mercy .
2 Because he has turned his ear to me , therefore I will call on him as long as I live .
3 The cords of death surrounded me , the pains of Sheol got a hold of me . I found trouble and sorrow .
4 Then I called on the LORD ’s name : " LORD , I beg you , deliver my soul ."
5 The LORD is gracious and righteous . Yes, our God is merciful .
6 The LORD preserves the simple . I was brought low , and he saved me .
7 Return to your rest , my soul , for the LORD has dealt bountifully with you .
8 For you have delivered my soul from death , my eyes from tears , and my feet from falling .
9 I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living .
10 I believed, therefore I said , " I was greatly afflicted ."
11 I said in my haste , " All people are liars ."
12 What will I give to the LORD for all his benefits towards me ?
13 I will take the cup of salvation , and call on the LORD ’s name .
14 I will pay my vows to the LORD , yes, in the presence of all his people .
15 Precious in the LORD ’s sight is the death of his saints .
16 LORD , truly I am your servant . I am your servant , the son of your servant girl. You have freed me from my chains .
17 I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving , and will call on the LORD ’s name .
18 I will pay my vows to the LORD , yes, in the presence of all his people ,
19 in the courts of the LORD ’s house , in the middle of you , Jerusalem . Praise the LORD !