Thematic Bible

Psalm 116:1

I love the Lord because He has heard
my appeal for mercy.

Psalm 116:2

Because He has turned His ear to me,
I will call out to Him as long as I live.

Psalm 116:3

The ropes of death were wrapped around me,
and the torments of Sheol overcame me;
I encountered trouble and sorrow.

Psalm 116:4

Then I called on the name of Yahweh:
“Yahweh, save me!”

Psalm 116:5

The Lord is gracious and righteous;
our God is compassionate.

Psalm 116:6

The Lord guards the inexperienced;
I was helpless, and He saved me.

Psalm 116:7

Return to your rest, my soul,
for the Lord has been good to you.

Psalm 116:8

For You, Lord, rescued me from death,
my eyes from tears,
my feet from stumbling.

Psalm 116:9

I will walk before the Lord
in the land of the living.

Psalm 116:10

I believed, even when I said,
“I am severely afflicted.”

Psalm 116:11

In my alarm I said,
“Everyone is a liar.”

Psalm 116:12

How can I repay the Lord
for all the good He has done for me?

Psalm 116:13

I will take the cup of salvation
and call on the name of Yahweh.

Psalm 116:14

I will fulfill my vows to the Lord
in the presence of all His people.

Psalm 116:15

The death of His faithful ones
is valuable in the Lord’s sight.

Psalm 116:16

Lord, I am indeed Your servant;
I am Your servant, the son of Your female servant.
You have loosened my bonds.

Psalm 116:17

I will offer You a sacrifice of thanksgiving
and call on the name of Yahweh.

Psalm 116:18

I will fulfill my vows to the Lord
in the presence of all His people,

Psalm 116:19

in the courts of the Lord’s house—
within you, Jerusalem.
Hallelujah!