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Psalm 116 :: New English Translation (NET)

Psa 116:1I love the LORD because he heard my plea for mercy,
Psa 116:2and listened to me. As long as I live, I will call to him when I need help.
Psa 116:3The ropes of death tightened around me, the snares of Sheol confronted me. I was confronted with trouble and sorrow.
Psa 116:4I called on the name of the LORD, "Please LORD, rescue my life!"
Psa 116:5The LORD is merciful and fair; our God is compassionate.
Psa 116:6The LORD protects the untrained; I was in serious trouble and he delivered me.
Psa 116:7Rest once more, my soul, for the LORD has vindicated you.
Psa 116:8Yes, LORD, you rescued my life from death, and kept my feet from stumbling.
Psa 116:9I will serve the LORD in the land of the living.
Psa 116:10I had faith when I said, "I am severely oppressed."
Psa 116:11I rashly declared, "All men are liars."
Psa 116:12How can I repay the LORD for all his acts of kindness to me?
Psa 116:13I will celebrate my deliverance, and call on the name of the LORD.
Psa 116:14I will fulfill my vows to the LORD before all his people.
Psa 116:15The LORD values the lives of his faithful followers.
Psa 116:16Yes, LORD! I am indeed your servant; I am your lowest slave. You saved me from death.
Psa 116:17I will present a thank offering to you, and call on the name of the LORD.
Psa 116:18I will fulfill my vows to the LORD before all his people,
Psa 116:19in the courts of the LORD's temple, in your midst, O Jerusalem. Praise the LORD!
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