Thematic Bible

Psalm 116:1

I love Jehovah because he hears my voice when I pray.

Psalm 116:2

I will call on him as long as I live because he turns his ear toward me (listens to me).

Psalm 116:3

The ropes of death became tangled around me. The fear of the grave took hold of me. I experienced pain and agony.

Psalm 116:4

But I called on the name of Jehovah: Please, Jehovah, deliver (rescue) me!

Psalm 116:5

Jehovah is gracious and righteous. Our God is compassionate (merciful).

Psalm 116:6

Jehovah protects defenseless people (simple ones). When I was weak, he saved me.

Psalm 116:7

I will be at peace again because Jehovah has been good to you.

Psalm 116:8

You saved me from death. You saved my eyes from tears and my feet from stumbling.

Psalm 116:9

I will walk in Jehovah's presence in the land of the living.

Psalm 116:10

I kept my faith even when I said: I am suffering terribly.

Psalm 116:11

I also said when I was panic-stricken: All men are liars.

Psalm 116:12

How can I repay Jehovah for all the good that he has done for me?

Psalm 116:13

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

Psalm 116:14

I will keep my vows to Jehovah in the presence of all his people.

Psalm 116:15

Precious in the sight of Jehovah is the death of his godly (holy) ones.

Psalm 116:16

O Jehovah, I am indeed your servant. I am your servant, the son of your handmaid. You have freed me from my chains.

Psalm 116:17

I will bring a song of thanksgiving to you as a sacrifice. I will call on the name of Jehovah.

Psalm 116:18

I will keep my vows to Jehovah in the presence of all his people,

Psalm 116:19

in the courtyards of Jehovah's house, in the middle of Jerusalem. Praise Jehovah!