Psalms Chapter[BR] 116

1 I love the Lord for hearing me, for listening to my prayers.

2 Yes, he paid attention to me, so I will always call to him whenever I need help.

3 Death's ropes were around me. The grave was closing in on me. I was worried and afraid.

4 Then I called on the Lord's name. I said, "Lord, save me!"

Psalms Chapter[BR] 116

5 The Lord is good and merciful; our God is so kind.

6 The Lord takes care of helpless people. I was without help, and he saved me.

7 My soul, relax! The Lord is caring for you.

8 Lord, you saved my soul from death. You stopped my tears. You kept me from falling.

9 I will continue to serve the Lord in the land of the living.

Psalms Chapter[BR] 116

10 I continued believing even when I said, "I am completely ruined!"

11 Yes, even when I was upset and said, "There is no one I can trust!"

12 What can I give the Lord for all that he has done for me?

13 He saved me, so I will give him a drink offering, and I will call on the Lord's name.

14 I will give the Lord what I promised. I will go in front of all his people now.

Psalms Chapter[BR] 116

15 Very dear to the Lord are the lives of his followers. He cares when they face death.

16 Lord, I am your servant! Yes, I am your slave, as my mother was. You set me free from the chains of death.

17 I will give you a thank offering. I will call on the Lord's name.

18 I will stand before the gathering of his people and give the Lord what I promised.

Psalms Chapter[BR] 116

19 I will do this in Jerusalem, in the courtyards of the Lord's Temple. Praise the Lord!