Psalms 116:1-9 ▼

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.