Psalms 116:1-18 ▼

1 I have loved because YHWH has heard the voice of my supplications,

2 Because He has inclined His ear to me, even in the day I called.

3 The cords of death surrounded me, and the straits of Sheol found me; distress and sorrow did I find.

4 And in the name of YHWH I called out: “I pray, O YHWH, deliver my soul!”

5 Gracious is YHWH, and righteous; and our God is compassionate.

6 YHWH preserves the simple ones; I was brought low, and to me He gave salvation.

7 Return my soul, to your rest, for YHWH has dealt kindly with you.

8 For you were rescued from death, O my soul, my eye from tears, my feet from stumbling.

9 I will walk before the face of YHWH in the land of the living.

10 I believed, therefore I said, “I afflicted am greatly.”

11 I said in my hastening, “Every man is a liar.”

12 What shall I return to YHWH; all His benefits are upon me?

13 I will take up the cup of salvation, and upon the name of YHWH I will call.

14 I will fulfill My vows to YHWH now in front of all His people.

15 Precious in the eyes of YHWH is the death of His holy ones.

16 I ask, O YHWH—surely I am Your servant; I am Your servant, son of Your maidservant—You have loosed my bonds!

17 To You I will sacrifice a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and in your name, O YHWH, I will call.

18 I will fulfill My vows to YHWH now in front of all His people,