Psalm 116

I love the LORD because he heard my voice;

He listened when I cried to him for aid.

I’ll call on him as long as I shall live,

Because he turned to hear me when I prayed.

The cords of death gripped and entangled me,

Upon me came the anguish of the grave;

With grief and trouble I was overcome.

Then on the name of God I called: “LORD, save!”

The LORD our God is kind and full of grace;

Both righteous and compassionate is he.

The LORD protects all those of childlike faith;

When I was in great need, he rescued me.

Rest, O my soul; God has been good to you—

For you, O LORD, have saved my soul from death,

My feet from stumbling and my eyes from tears,

That I may live for you while I have breath.

I trusted in the LORD, and then I spoke;

I said in anguish: “I am sorely tried”.

And in the very depths of my dismay,

“All men are liars—every one!” I cried.

How can I thank the LORD for all he’s done?

With gratitude salvation’s cup I’ll raise;

I’ll call upon his name, and will fulfil

My vows to him before his people’s face.

The LORD holds dear the death of all his saints.

Hear me, O LORD! I am your servant true;

I am your servant and your handmaid’s son,

And from my chains I have been freed by you.

Thank-off’rings I will sacrifice to you

And call upon the name of God the LORD.

When all his people in assembly meet,

With joy I will fulfil my solemn word.

Before his people I will keep my vows,

Within the courts of our God’s holy place,

Within the city of Jerusalem.

Unto the LORD alone be all the praise!