Read Psalms 116

World English Bible · 19 verses

1. ¹ I love Yahweh, because he listens to my voice, and my cries for mercy.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
2. ² Because he has turned his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
3. ³ The cords of death surrounded me, the pains of Sheol got a hold of me. I found trouble and sorrow.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
4. ⁴ Then I called on Yahweh’s name: “Yahweh, I beg you, deliver my soul.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
5. ⁵ Yahweh is gracious and righteous. Yes, our God is merciful.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
6. ⁶ Yahweh preserves the simple. I was brought low, and he saved me.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
7. ⁷ Return to your rest, my soul, for Yahweh has dealt bountifully with you.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
8. ⁸ For you have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, and my feet from falling.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
9. ⁹ I will walk before Yahweh in the land of the living.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
10. ¹⁰ I believed, therefore I said, “I was greatly afflicted.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
11. ¹¹ I said in my haste, “All people are liars.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
12. ¹² What will I give to Yahweh for all his benefits toward me?This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
13. ¹³ I will take the cup of salvation, and call on Yahweh’s name.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
14. ¹⁴ I will pay my vows to Yahweh, yes, in the presence of all his people.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
15. ¹⁵ Precious in Yahweh’s sight is the death of his saints.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
16. ¹⁶ Yahweh, truly I am your servant. I am your servant, the son of your servant girl. You have freed me from my chains.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
17. ¹⁷ I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call on Yahweh’s name.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
18. ¹⁸ I will pay my vows to Yahweh, yes, in the presence of all his people,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
19. ¹⁹ in the courts of Yahweh’s house, in the middle of you, Jerusalem. Praise Yah!This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.

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