Psalms, 116

¹ I do love, because Jehovah hears^*1 My voice, my entreaties.^*2

² For he has inclined his ear to me, And throughout my days I shall call.

³ The ropes of death encircled me And the distressing circumstances of Sheʹol themselves found me. Distress and grief I kept finding.

⁴ But upon the name of Jehovah I proceeded to call: “Ah, Jehovah, do provide my soul with escape!”

⁵ Jehovah is gracious and righteous; And our God is One showing mercy.

⁶ Jehovah is guarding the inexperienced ones. I was impoverished, and he proceeded to save even me.

⁷ Return to your resting-place, O my soul, For Jehovah himself has acted appropriately toward you.

⁸ For you have rescued my soul from death, My eye from tears, my foot from stumbling.

⁹ I will walk before Jehovah in the lands of those living.

^{10 *1} I had faith, for I proceeded to speak. I myself was very much afflicted.

¹¹ I, for my part, said, when I became panicky: “Every man^*1 is a liar.”

¹² What shall I repay to Jehovah For all his benefits to me?

¹³ The cup of grand salvation I shall take up, And on the name of Jehovah I shall call.

¹⁴ My vows I shall pay to Jehovah, Yes, in front of all his people.

¹⁵ Precious in the eyes of Jehovah Is the death of his loyal ones.

¹⁶ Ah, now, O Jehovah, For I am your servant. I am your servant, the son of your slave girl. You have loosened my bands.

¹⁷ To you I shall offer the sacrifice of thanksgiving, And on the name of Jehovah I shall call.

¹⁸ My vows I shall pay to Jehovah, Yes, in front of all his people,

¹⁹ In the courtyards of the house of Jehovah, In the midst of you, O Jerusalem. Praise Jah, YOU people!^*1