Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Psalm 116:1 in English Standard Version "I love the Lord, because he has heard my voice and my pleas for mercy." Ps 18:1 To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, the servant of the Lord, who addressed the words of this song to the Lord on the day when the Lord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul. He said: I love you, O Lord, my strength. Ps 66:19 But truly God has listened; he has attended to the voice of my prayer. Ps 118:21 I thank you that you have answered me and have become my salvation.