Psalms 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 sacrifice of thanksgiving 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!