Psalms 116:1-9 ▼

1 I love the LORD because he has heard my prayer for mercy;

2 for he listens to me whenever I call.

3 The ropes of death were wound around me and the anguish of Sheol came upon me; I encountered distress and sorrow.

4 Then I called on the name of the LORD, |LORD, please deliver me!|

5 The LORD is gracious and righteous; our God is compassionate;

6 the LORD watches over the innocent; I was brought low, and he delivered me.

7 Return to your resting place, my soul, for the LORD treated you generously.

8 Indeed, you delivered my soul from death, my eyes from crying, and my feet from stumbling.

9 I will walk in the LORD's presence in the lands of the living.