Psalm 115:18–116:9

¹⁸But we will praise the Lord,

both now and forever. ^a

Hallelujah!

Psalm 116

Thanks to God for Deliverance

¹I love the Lord because He has heard

my appeal for mercy. ^b

²Because He has turned His ear to me,

I will call out to Him as long as I live. ^c

³The ropes of death were wrapped around me,

and the torments of Sheol overcame me;

I encountered trouble and sorrow. ^d

⁴Then I called on the name of Yahweh:

“Yahweh, save me!” ^e

⁵The Lord is gracious and righteous;

our God is compassionate. ^f

⁶The Lord guards the inexperienced;

I was helpless, and He saved me. ^g

⁷Return to your rest, my soul,

for the Lord has been good to you. ^h

⁸For You, Lord, rescued me from death,

my eyes from tears,

my feet from stumbling. ⁱ

⁹I will walk before the Lord

in the land of the living. ^j