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