Psalms 116:3-19 ▼

3 The cords and sorrows of death encompassed me, And the terrors of Sheol came upon me; I found distress and sorrow.

4 Then I called on the name of the LORD: “O LORD, please save my life!”

5 Gracious is the LORD, and [consistently] righteous; Yes, our God is compassionate.

6 The LORD protects the simple (childlike); I was brought low [humbled and discouraged], and He saved me.

7 Return to your rest, O my soul, For the LORD has dealt bountifully with you.

8 For You have rescued my life from death, My eyes from tears, And my feet from stumbling and falling.

9 I will walk [in submissive wonder] before the LORD In the land of the living.

10 I believed [and clung to my God] when I said, “I am greatly afflicted.”

11 I said in my alarm, “All men are liars.”

12 What will I give to the LORD [in return] For all His benefits toward me? [How can I repay Him for His precious blessings?]

13 I will lift up the cup of salvation And call on the name of the LORD.

14 I will pay my vows to the LORD, Yes, in the presence of all His people.

15 Precious [and of great consequence] in the sight of the LORD Is the death of His godly ones [so He watches over them].

16 O LORD, truly I am Your servant; I am Your servant, the son of Your handmaid; You have unfastened my chains.

17 I will offer to You the sacrifice of thanksgiving, And will call on the name of the LORD.

18 I will pay my vows to the LORD, Yes, in the presence of all His people,

19 In the courts of the LORD’S house (temple)— In the midst of you, O Jerusalem. Praise the LORD! (Hallelujah!)