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Psalms 116 (NET)

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