NET PSA Chapter 116

116  I love the Lord

because he heard my plea for mercy,

2  and listened to me.

As long as I live, I will call to him when I need help.

3  The ropes of death tightened around me,

the snares of Sheol confronted me.

I was confronted with trouble and sorrow.

4  I called on the name of the Lord,

“Please Lord, rescue my life!”

5  The Lord is merciful and fair;

our God is compassionate.

6  The Lord protects the untrained;

I was in serious trouble and he delivered me.

7  Rest once more, my soul,

for the Lord has vindicated you.

8  Yes, Lord, you rescued my life from death,

and kept my feet from stumbling.

9  I will serve the Lord

in the land of the living.

10  I had faith when I said,

“I am severely oppressed.”

11  I rashly declared,

“All men are liars.”

12  How can I repay the Lord

for all his acts of kindness to me?

13  I will celebrate my deliverance,

and call on the name of the Lord.

14  I will fulfill my vows to the Lord

before all his people.

15  The Lord values

the lives of his faithful followers.

16  Yes, Lord! I am indeed your servant;

I am your lowest slave.

You saved me from death.

17  I will present a thank offering to you,

and call on the name of the Lord.

18  I will fulfill my vows to the Lord

before all his people,

19  in the courts of the Lord’s temple,

in your midst, O Jerusalem.

Praise the Lord!