Psalm 116:5–9

5 The Lord is gracious and righteous;

our God is compassionate.af

6 The Lord guards the inexperienced;

I was helpless, and he saved me.ag

7 Return to your rest, my soul,

for the Lord has been good to you.ah

8 For you, Lord, rescued me from death,

my eyes from tears,

my feet from stumbling.ai

9 I will walk before the Lord

in the land of the living.aj