Thematic Bible

Psalm 116:1

I love the Lord because he heard my plea for mercy,

Psalm 116:2

and listened to me. As long as I live, I will call to him when I need help.

Psalm 116:3

The ropes of death tightened around me, the snares of Sheol confronted me. I was confronted with trouble and sorrow.

Psalm 116:4

I called on the name of the Lord, "Please Lord, rescue my life!"

Psalm 116:5

The Lord is merciful and fair; our God is compassionate.

Psalm 116:6

The Lord protects the untrained; I was in serious trouble and he delivered me.

Psalm 116:7

Rest once more, my soul, for the Lord has vindicated you.

Psalm 116:8

Yes, Lord, you rescued my life from death, and kept my feet from stumbling.

Psalm 116:9

I will serve the Lord in the land of the living.

Psalm 116:10

I had faith when I said, "I am severely oppressed."

Psalm 116:11

I rashly declared, "All men are liars."

Psalm 116:12

How can I repay the Lord for all his acts of kindness to me?

Psalm 116:13

I will celebrate my deliverance, and call on the name of the Lord.

Psalm 116:14

I will fulfill my vows to the Lord before all his people.

Psalm 116:15

The Lord values the lives of his faithful followers.

Psalm 116:16

Yes, Lord! I am indeed your servant; I am your lowest slave. You saved me from death.

Psalm 116:17

I will present a thank offering to you, and call on the name of the Lord.

Psalm 116:18

I will fulfill my vows to the Lord before all his people,

Psalm 116:19

in the courts of the Lord's temple, in your midst, O Jerusalem. Praise the Lord!