Psalms 116

¹ I love the LORD, because he listens to my voice,

² Because he has turned his ear to me,

³ The cords of death surrounded me,

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.

⁷ Return to your rest, my soul,

⁸ For you have delivered my soul from death,

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 toward 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.

¹⁷ I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving,

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,