Psalm 116

1I love the , Lordfor he hears my voice, my pleas for mercy. 2For he has inclined his ear to me: I will call upon him as long as I live. 3About me were snares of death, the anguish of Sheol was upon me: distress and sorrow were mine. 4Then I called on the name of the : LordI beseech you, O , Lorddeliver me.’ 5Gracious and just is the , Lordcompassionate is our God. 6The Lordpreserves the simple; when I was drooping, he saved me. 7Be at peace, my heart, once more, for the Lordhas been good to you. 8You have rescued me from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling. 9Before the LordI will walk in the land of the living. 10I held fast my faith, though I said, me! I am sore afflicted,’ 11though in my alarm I said, Everyone is a liar.’ 12What shall I render the Lordfor all his bounty to me? 13I will lift up the cup of salvation, and call on the name of the . Lord 14I will pay my vows to the Lordin the presence of all his people. 15Grave in the eyes of the Lordis the death of his loyal and loved ones. 16Ah, ! LordI am your servant, your servant, child of your handmaid. You have loosened my bonds. 17I will offer to you a thank-offering, and call on the name of the . Lord 18I will pay my vows to the Lordin the presence of all his people,