Psalms

Thanks to God for Deliverance

116  I love the Lord because He has heardmy appeal for mercy. 2 Because He has turned His ear to me,I will call out to Him as long as I live. 

3 The ropes of death were wrapped around me,and the torments of •Sheol overcame me;I encountered trouble and sorrow. 4 Then I called on the name of •Yahweh:“Yahweh, save me! ” 

5 The Lord is gracious and righteous;our God is compassionate. 6 The Lord guards the inexperienced;I was helpless, and He saved me. 7 Return to your rest, my soul,for the Lord has been good to you. 8 For You, Lord, rescued me from death,my eyes from tears,my feet from stumbling. 9 I will walk before the Lordin the land of the living. 10 I believed, even when I said,“I am severely afflicted.” 11 In my alarm I said,“Everyone is a liar.” 

12 How can I repay the Lordfor all the good He has done for me? 13† I will take the cup of salvationand call on the name of Yahweh. 14 I will fulfill my vows to the Lordin the presence of all His people. 

15† The death of His faithful onesis valuable in the Lord’s sight. 16 Lord, I am indeed Your servant;I am Your servant, the son of Your female servant.You have loosened my bonds. 

17 I will offer You a sacrifice of thanksgivingand call on the name of Yahweh. 18 I will fulfill my vows to the Lordin the presence of all His people, 19 in the courts of the Lord’s house —within you, Jerusalem. •Hallelujah!