Psalm 116 | King James Version

1 I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications.

2 Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.

3 The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow.

4 Then called I upon the name of the LORD; O LORD, I beseech thee, deliver my soul.

5 Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful.

6 The LORD preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me.

7 Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee.

8 For thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling.

9 I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living.

10 I believed, therefore have I spoken: I was greatly afflicted:

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

12 What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me?

13 I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD.

14 I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people.

15 Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.

16 O LORD, truly I am thy servant; I am thy servant, and the son of thine handmaid: thou hast loosed my bonds.

17 I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the LORD.

18 I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people,

19 In the courts of the LORD' house, in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Praise ye the LORD.

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New International Reader’s Version

1 I love the LORD, because he heard my voice. He heard my cry for his help.

2 Because he paid attention to me, I will call out to him as long as I live.

3 The ropes of death were wrapped around me. The horrors of the grave came over me. I was overcome by sadness and sorrow.

4 Then I called out to the LORD. I cried out, ‘LORD, save me!’

5 The LORD is holy and kind. Our God is full of tender love.

6 The LORD takes care of those who are not aware of danger. When I was in great need, he saved me.

7 I said to myself, ‘Be calm. The LORD has been good to me.’

8 LORD, you have saved me from death. You have dried the tears from my eyes. You have kept me from tripping and falling.

9 So now I can enjoy life here with you while I’m still living.

10 I trusted in the LORD even when I said to myself, ‘I am in great pain.’

11 When I was terrified, I said to myself, ‘No one tells the truth.’

12 The LORD has been so good to me! How can I ever pay him back?

13 I will bring an offering of wine to the LORD and thank him for saving me. I will worship him.

14 In front of all the LORD’s people, I will do what I promised him.

15 The LORD pays special attention when his faithful people die.

16 LORD, I serve you. I serve you just as my mother did. You have set me free from the chains of my suffering.

17 LORD, I will sacrifice a thank-offering to you. I will worship you.

18 In front of all the LORD’s people, I will do what I promised him.

19 I will keep my promise in the courtyards of the LORD’s temple. I will keep my promise in Jerusalem itself. Praise the LORD.

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