Psalms 116

1 I love the Lord because he listens to me, he hears my calls for help.

2 Because he pays attention to what I say I will pray to him as long as I live.

3 I was caught in the snares of death; I was trapped by terrors of the grave. All I experienced was suffering and grief.

4 Then I cried out to the Lord, “Lord, please save me!”

5 The Lord is so kind and good! Our God is so compassionate!

6 The Lord takes care of those who are powerless; when I was brought down he saved me.

7 I can once again be at peace because the Lord has been good to me.

8 For you have saved me from death, my eyes from crying, and my feet from stumbling.

9 Now I can walk with the Lord in the land of the living.

10 I trusted in you, so I told you, “I'm suffering terribly!”

11 I was so upset that I said, “Everyone's a liar!”

12 What can I give the Lord in return for all he's done for me?

13 I will lift up the cup of salvation and worship the Lord.

14 I will keep my promises to the Lord so everyone can see.

15 It hurts the Lord when those who trust in him die.

16 Lord, I really am your slave, serving you as my mother served you before me, yet you have set me free.

17 I will offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving to you and I will worship you.

18 I will keep my promises to the Lord so everyone can see,

19 there in the house of the Lord, right in Jerusalem. Praise the Lord!