1 | I love Yahweh, because he listens to my voice, and my cries for mercy. |
2 | Because he has turned his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live. |
3 | The cords of death surrounded me, the pains of Sheol got a hold of me. I found trouble and sorrow. |
4 | Then I called on the name of Yahweh: "Yahweh, I beg you, deliver my soul." |
5 | Yahweh is Gracious and righteous. Yes, our God is merciful. |
6 | Yahweh preserves the simple. I was brought low, and he saved me. |
7 | Return to your rest, my soul, for Yahweh has dealt bountifully with you. |
8 | For you have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, and my feet from falling. |
9 | I will walk before Yahweh in the land of the living. |
10 | I believed, therefore I said, "I was greatly afflicted." |
11 | I said in my haste, "All men are liars." |
12 | What will I give to Yahweh for all his benefits toward me? |
13 | I will take the cup of salvation, and call on the name of Yahweh. |
14 | I will pay my vows to Yahweh, yes, in the presence of all his people. |
15 | Precious in the sight of Yahweh is the death of his saints. |
16 | Yahweh, truly I am your servant. I am your servant, the son of your handmaid. You have freed me from my chains. |
17 | I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call on the name of Yahweh. |
18 | I will pay my vows to Yahweh, yes, in the presence of all his people, |
19 | in the courts of Yahweh's house, in the midst of you, Jerusalem. Praise Yah! Psalm 117 |