1 I love the LORD because he has heard my prayer for mercy; a116:1 Lit. the voice of my supplication ISV — Psalm 116:1
2 for he listens to me whenever I call. ISV — Psalm 116:2
3 The ropes of death were wound around me and the anguish of Sheol b116:3 i.e. the realm of the dead came upon me; I encountered distress and sorrow. ISV — Psalm 116:3
4 Then I called on the name of the LORD, “LORD, please deliver me!” c116:4 Lit. deliver my soul ISV — Psalm 116:4
5 The LORD is gracious and righteous; our God is compassionate; ISV — Psalm 116:5
6 the LORD watches over the innocent; d116:6 Or naive I was brought low, and he delivered me. ISV — Psalm 116:6
7 Return to your resting place, my soul, for the LORD treated you generously. ISV — Psalm 116:7
8 Indeed, you delivered my soul from death, my eyes from crying, e116:8 Lit. tears and my feet from stumbling. ISV — Psalm 116:8
9 I will walk in the LORD’s presence in the lands of the living. ISV — Psalm 116:9
10 I will continue to believe, even when I say, “I am greatly afflicted” ISV — Psalm 116:10
11 and speak hastily, “All people are liars!” ISV — Psalm 116:11
12 What will I return to the LORD for all his benefits to me? ISV — Psalm 116:12
13 I will raise my cup of deliverance and invoke the LORD’s name. ISV — Psalm 116:13
14 I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all his people. ISV — Psalm 116:14
15 In the sight of the LORD, the death of his faithful ones is valued. ISV — Psalm 116:15
16 LORD, I am indeed your servant. I am your servant. I am the son of your handmaid. You have released my bonds. ISV — Psalm 116:16
17 I will bring you a thanksgiving offering and call on the name of the LORD! ISV — Psalm 116:17
18 I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all his people, ISV — Psalm 116:18
19 in the courts of the LORD’s house, in your midst, Jerusalem. Hallelujah! ISV — Psalm 116:19