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