Psalm 116

Thanks to God for Deliverance

1 I love the Lord because He has heard

my appeal for mercy. b

2 Because He has turned His ear to me,

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

3 The ropes of death were wrapped around me,

and the torments of * Sheol overcame me;

I encountered trouble and sorrow. d

4 Then I called on the name of * Yahweh:

“Yahweh, save me!” e

5 The Lord is gracious and righteous;

our God is compassionate. f

6 The Lord guards the inexperienced;

I was helpless, and He saved me. g

7 Return to your rest, my soul,

for the Lord has been good to you. h

8 For You, Lord, rescued me from death,

my eyes from tears,

my feet from stumbling. i

9 I will walk before the Lord

in the land of the living. j

10 I believed, even when I said,

“I am severely afflicted.” k

11 In my alarm I said,

“Everyone is a liar.” l

12 How can I repay the Lord

for all the good He has done for me? m

13 I will take the cup of salvation

and call on the name of Yahweh. n

14 I will fulfill my vows to the Lord

in the presence of all His people. o

15 The death of His faithful ones

is valuable in the Lord’s sight. p

16 Lord, I am indeed Your servant;

I am Your servant, the son of Your female servant.

You have loosened my bonds. q

17 I will offer You a sacrifice of thanksgiving

and call on the name of Yahweh. r

18 I will fulfill my vows to the Lord

in the presence of all His people, s

19 in the courts of the Lord’s house—

within you, Jerusalem. t

* Hallelujah!