Psalm, 116

¹ I love Jehovah Because he hears^*1 my voice, my pleas for help.

² For he inclines his ear^*1 to me, And I will call on him as long as I live.^*2

³ The ropes of death encircled me; The Grave had me in its grip.^*1 I was overcome by distress and grief.

⁴ But I called on the name of Jehovah: “O Jehovah, rescue me!”^*1

⁵ Jehovah is compassionate^*1 and righteous; Our God is merciful.

⁶ Jehovah is guarding the inexperienced. I was brought low, and he saved me.

⁷ Let my soul^*1 rest once again, For Jehovah has dealt kindly with me.

⁸ You have rescued me^*1 from death, My eye from tears, my foot from stumbling.

⁹ I will walk before Jehovah in the land of the living.

¹⁰ I had faith, for I spoke; I was greatly afflicted.

¹¹ As for me, I panicked and said: “Every man is a liar.”

¹² With what will I repay Jehovah For all the good he has done for me?

¹³ I will take up the cup of salvation,^*1 And I will call on the name of Jehovah.

¹⁴ I will pay my vows to Jehovah In the presence of all his people.

¹⁵ Costly^*1 in the eyes of Jehovah Is the death of his loyal ones.

¹⁶ I beg you, O Jehovah, For I am your servant. I am your servant, the son of your slave girl. You have freed me from my bonds.

¹⁷ I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving; I will call on the name of Jehovah.

¹⁸ I will pay my vows to Jehovah In the presence of all his people,

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