Psalms Chapter 116 World English Bible

Psalms 116:1

I love Yahweh, because he listens to my voice, And my cries for mercy.

Psalms 116:2

Because he has turned his ear to me, Therefore I will call on him as long as I live.

Psalms 116:3

The cords of death surrounded me, The pains of Sheol got a hold of me. I found trouble and sorrow.

Psalms 116:4

Then called I on the name of Yahweh: "Yahweh, I beg you, deliver my soul."

Psalms 116:5

Gracious is Yahweh, and righteous; Yes, our God is merciful.

Psalms 116:6

Yahweh preserves the simple. I was brought low, and he saved me.

Psalms 116:7

Return to your rest, my soul, For Yahweh has dealt bountifully with you.

Psalms 116:8

For you have delivered my soul from death, My eyes from tears, And my feet from falling.

Psalms 116:9

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

Psalms 116:10

I believed, therefore I said, "I was greatly afflicted."

Psalms 116:11

I said in my haste, "All men are liars."

Psalms 116:12

What will I give to Yahweh for all his benefits toward me?

Psalms 116:13

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

Psalms 116:14

I will pay my vows to Yahweh, Yes, in the presence of all his people.

Psalms 116:15

Precious in the sight of Yahweh is the death of his saints.

Psalms 116:16

Yahweh, truly I am your servant. I am your servant, the son of your handmaid. You have freed me from my chains.

Psalms 116:17

I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving, And will call on the name of Yahweh.

Psalms 116:18

I will pay my vows to Yahweh, Yes, in the presence of all his people,

Psalms 116:19

In the courts of Yahweh's house, In the midst of you, Jerusalem. Praise Yah!