Psalms 116

1 I loved, because the Lord will hear the voice of my plea,

2 because he inclined his ear to me, and I will call upon him during my days.

3 The pains of death surrounded me, and the dangers of Hades found me. I found affliction and pain.

4 Then I called upon the Lord’s name: “Lord, rescue my soul!”

5 The Lord is merciful and righteous, and our God shows mercy.

6 The Lord guards infants. I was humbled, and he saved me.

7 My soul, return to your rest, because the Lord treated you well,

8 because he rescued my soul from death, my eyes from tears, and my feet from slipping.

9 I will please the Lord in the land of the living.

10 I trusted, and therefore I spoke, but I was greatly humbled.

11 I said in my amazement, “Every human being is a liar.”

12 What will I repay the Lord for everything he repaid me?

13 I will take the cup of rescue and call upon the Lord’s name.

14 I will fulfill my vows to the Lord before all his people.

15 The death of his holy ones is precious before the Lord.

16 Lord, I am your servant; I am your servant and the son of your female servant. You tore apart my bonds.

17 I will sacrifice a sacrifice of praise to you.

18 I will fulfill my vows to the Lord before all his people,

19 in the courts of the Lord’s house, in your midst, Jerusalem.