Psalms 116:3-19 ▼

3 The ropes of death tightened around me, the snares of Sheol confronted me. I was confronted with trouble and sorrow.

4 I called on the name of the LORD, |Please LORD, rescue my life!|

5 The LORD is merciful and fair; our God is compassionate.

6 The LORD protects the untrained; I was in serious trouble and he delivered me.

7 Rest once more, my soul, for the LORD has vindicated you.

8 Yes, LORD, you rescued my life from death, and kept my feet from stumbling.

9 I will serve the LORD in the land of the living.

10 I had faith when I said, |I am severely oppressed.|

11 I rashly declared, |All men are liars.|

12 How can I repay the LORD for all his acts of kindness to me?

13 I will celebrate my deliverance, and call on the name of the LORD.

14 I will fulfill my vows to the LORD before all his people.

15 The LORD values the lives of his faithful followers.

16 Yes, LORD! I am indeed your servant; I am your lowest slave. You saved me from death.

17 I will present a thank offering to you, and call on the name of the LORD.

18 I will fulfill my vows to the LORD before all his people,

19 in the courts of the LORD's temple, in your midst, O Jerusalem. Praise the LORD!