English Bible Presentation Sharing - Psalms Book, chapter 116, verse 21 in Erven Version

Psalms 116 : 1 (ERVEN)

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

Psalms 116 : 2 (ERVEN)

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

Psalms 116 : 3 (ERVEN)

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

Psalms 116 : 4 (ERVEN)

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

Psalms 116 : 5 (ERVEN)

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

Psalms 116 : 6 (ERVEN)

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

Psalms 116 : 7 (ERVEN)

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

Psalms 116 : 8 (ERVEN)

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

Psalms 116 : 9 (ERVEN)

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

Psalms 116 : 10 (ERVEN)

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

Psalms 116 : 11 (ERVEN)

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

Psalms 116 : 12 (ERVEN)

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

Psalms 116 : 13 (ERVEN)

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

Psalms 116 : 14 (ERVEN)

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

Psalms 116 : 15 (ERVEN)

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

Psalms 116 : 16 (ERVEN)

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

Psalms 116 : 17 (ERVEN)

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

Psalms 116 : 18 (ERVEN)

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

Psalms 116 : 19 (ERVEN)

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