Psalms 116:3-19 ▼

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.

10 I believed, even when I said, “I am severely oppressed.”

11 In my alarm I said, “Everyone is a liar.”

12 How can I repay the LORD for all the good he has done for me?

13 I will take the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD.

14 I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all his people.

15 The death of his faithful ones is valuable in the LORD’s sight.

16 LORD, I am indeed your servant; I am your servant, the son of your female servant. You have loosened my bonds.

17 I will offer you a thanksgiving sacrifice and call on the name of the LORD.

18 I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all his people,

19 in the courts of the LORD’s house — within you, Jerusalem. Hallelujah!