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Psalm 116

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