from Holman: Psalm 116

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Psalm 116 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
Psalm 116
Thanks to God for Deliverance

1
I love the Lord because He has heard
my appeal for mercy.
2
Because He has turned His ear to me,
I will call out to Him as long as I live.

3
The ropes of death were wrapped around me,
and the torments of Sheol overcame me;
I encountered trouble and sorrow.
4
Then I called on the name of Yahweh:
“Yahweh, save me!”

5
The Lord is gracious and righteous;
our God is compassionate.
6
The Lord guards the inexperienced;
I was helpless, and He saved me.
7
Return to your rest, my soul,
for the Lord has been good to you.
8
For You, Lord, rescued me from death,
my eyes from tears,
my feet from stumbling.
9
I will walk before the Lord
in the land of the living.
10
I believed, even when I said,
“I am severely afflicted.”
11
In my alarm I said,
“Everyone is a liar.”

12
How can I repay the Lord
for all the good He has done for me?
13
I will take the cup of salvation
and call on the name of Yahweh.
14
I will fulfill my vows to the Lord
in the presence of all His people.

15
The death of His faithful ones
is valuable in the Lord’s sight.
16
Lord, I am indeed Your servant;
I am Your servant, the son of Your female servant.
You have loosened my bonds.

17
I will offer You a sacrifice of thanksgiving
and call on the name of Yahweh.
18
I will fulfill my vows to the Lord
in the presence of all His people,
19
in the courts of the Lord’s house—
within you, Jerusalem.
Hallelujah!