1 I love the LORD, because he listens to my voice, and my cries for mercy. NHEB — Psalm 116:1
2 Because he has turned his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live. NHEB — Psalm 116:2
3 The cords of death surrounded me, the pains of Sheol got a hold of me. I found trouble and sorrow. NHEB — Psalm 116:3
4 Then I called on the name of the LORD: "LORD, I beg you, deliver my soul." NHEB — Psalm 116:4
5 The LORD is Gracious and righteous. Yes, our God is merciful. NHEB — Psalm 116:5
6 The LORD preserves the simple. I was brought low, and he saved me. NHEB — Psalm 116:6
7 Return to your rest, my soul, for the LORD has dealt bountifully with you. NHEB — Psalm 116:7
8 For you have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, and my feet from falling. NHEB — Psalm 116:8
9 I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living. NHEB — Psalm 116:9
10 I believed, therefore I said, "I am greatly afflicted." NHEB — Psalm 116:10
11 I said in my haste, "All men are liars." NHEB — Psalm 116:11
12 What will I give to the LORD for all his benefits toward me? NHEB — Psalm 116:12
13 I will take the cup of salvation, and call on the name of the LORD. NHEB — Psalm 116:13
14 I will pay my vows to the LORD, yes, in the presence of all his people. NHEB — Psalm 116:14
15 Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his faithful ones. NHEB — Psalm 116:15
16 LORD, truly I am your servant. I am your servant, the son of your handmaid. You have freed me from my chains. NHEB — Psalm 116:16
17 I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call on the name of the LORD. NHEB — Psalm 116:17
18 I will pay my vows to the LORD, yes, in the presence of all his people, NHEB — Psalm 116:18
19 in the courts of the LORD's house, in the midst of you, Jerusalem. Praise the LORD. NHEB — Psalm 116:19