Psalms - Chapter 116 | Good News Translation

  • 1. I love the LORD, because he hears me; he listens to my prayers.
  • 2. He listens to me every time I call to him.
  • 3. The danger of death was all around me; the horrors of the grave closed in on me; I was filled with fear and anxiety.
  • 4. Then I called to the LORD, "I beg you, LORD, save me!"
  • 5. The LORD is merciful and good; our God is compassionate.
  • 6. The LORD protects the helpless; when I was in danger, he saved me.
  • 7. Be confident, my heart, because the LORD has been good to me.
  • 8. The LORD saved me from death; he stopped my tears and kept me from defeat.
  • 9. And so I walk in the presence of the LORD in the world of the living.
  • 10. I kept on believing, even when I said, "I am completely crushed,"
  • 11. even when I was afraid and said, "No one can be trusted."
  • 12. What can I offer the LORD for all his goodness to me?
  • 13. I will bring a wine offering to the LORD, to thank him for saving me.
  • 14. In the assembly of all his people I will give him what I have promised.
  • 15. How painful it is to the LORD when one of his people dies!
  • 16. I am your servant, LORD; I serve you just as my mother did. You have saved me from death.
  • 17. I will give you a sacrifice of thanksgiving and offer my prayer to you.
  • 18. In the assembly of all your people, in the sanctuary of your Temple in Jerusalem, I will give you what I have promised. Praise the LORD!
  • 19. {cf15I (SEE 116:18)}
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