Psalms116

The psalmist expresses profound love for the Lord, who heard his fervent prayers and delivered him from the brink of death and deep affliction. Acknowledging God's gracious and merciful nature, he resolves to walk faithfully before Him. In gratitude, he pledges to offer sacrifices of thanksgiving and publicly fulfill his vows in Jerusalem.

A Declaration of Love for the LORD

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I have loved, because Jehovah heareth My voice, my supplication,
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Because He hath inclined His ear to me, And during my days I call.

Recalling Distress and Desperate Prayer

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Compassed me have cords of death, And straits of Sheol have found me, Distress and sorrow I find.
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And in the name of Jehovah I call: I pray Thee, O Jehovah, deliver my soul,

Proclaiming God's Mercy and Righteousness

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Gracious is Jehovah, and righteous, Yea, our God is merciful,
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A preserver of the simple is Jehovah, I was low, and to me He giveth salvation.
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Turn back, O my soul, to thy rest, For Jehovah hath conferred benefits on thee.
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For Thou hast delivered my soul from death, My eyes from tears, my feet from overthrowing.
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I walk habitually before Jehovah In the lands of the living.

Faith Tested During Affliction

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I have believed, for I speak, I--I have been afflicted greatly.
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I said in my haste, `Every man is a liar.'

Commitment to Vows and Public Worship

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What do I return to Jehovah? All His benefits are upon me.
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The cup of salvation I lift up, And in the name of Jehovah I call.
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My vows to Jehovah let me complete, I pray you, before all His people.
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Precious in the eyes of Jehovah is the death for His saints.
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Cause it to come, O Jehovah, for I am Thy servant. I am Thy servant, son of Thy handmaid, Thou hast opened my bonds.
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To Thee I sacrifice a sacrifice of thanks, And in the name of Jehovah I call.
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My vows to Jehovah let me complete, I pray you, before all His people,
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In the courts of the house of Jehovah, In thy midst, O Jerusalem, praise ye Jah!
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