Psalms

Chapter 116

1 I love that HaShem should hear my voice and my supplications.

2 Because He hath inclined His ear unto me, therefore will I call upon Him all my days.

3 The cords of death compassed me, and the straits of the nether-world got hold upon me; I found trouble and sorrow.

4 But I called upon the name of HaShem: 'I beseech thee, O HaShem, deliver my soul.'

5 Gracious is HaShem, and righteous; yea, our G-d is compassionate.

6 HaShem preserveth the simple; I was brought low, and He saved me.

7 Return, O my soul, unto Thy rest; for HaShem hath dealt bountifully with thee.

8 For thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, and my feet from stumbling.

9 I shall walk before HaShem in the lands of the living.

10 I trusted even when I spoke: 'I am greatly afflicted.'

11 I said in my haste: 'All men are liars.'

12 How can I repay unto HaShem all His bountiful dealings toward me?

13 I will lift up the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of HaShem.

14 My vows will I pay unto HaShem, yea, in the presence of all His people.

15 Precious in the sight of HaShem is the death of His saints.

16 I beseech Thee, O HaShem, for I am Thy servant; I am Thy servant, the son of Thy handmaid; Thou hast loosed my bands.

17 I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of HaShem.

18 I will pay my vows unto HaShem, yea, in the presence of all His people;

19 In the courts of HaShem'S house, in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Hallelujah.