Thanks to God for Deliverance
1 I love the Lord because he has heard
my appeal for mercy. 116:1 Ps 18:1; 66:19
2 Because he has turned his ear to me,
I will call out to him as long as I live. 116:2 Ps 17:6; 40:1
3 The ropes of death were wrapped around me,
and the torments of Sheol overcame me;
I encountered trouble and sorrow. 116:3 Ps 18:4–5
4 Then I called on the name of the Lord:
"Lord, save me! " 116:4 Ps 18:6; 118:5
5 The Lord is gracious and righteous;
our God is compassionate. 116:5 Ex 34:6; Neh 9:17; Ps 112:4
6 The Lord guards the inexperienced;
I was helpless, and he saved me. 116:6 Ps 19:7; 79:8; 142:6
7 Return to your rest, my soul,
for the Lord has been good to you. 116:7 Ps 13:6; Jr 6:16
8 For you, Lord, rescued me from death,
my eyes from tears,
my feet from stumbling. 116:8 Ps 49:15; 56:13
9 I will walk before the Lord
in the land of the living. 116:9 Ps 27:13
10 I believed, even when I said,
"I am severely oppressed." 116:10 2Co 4:13
11 In my alarm I said,
"Everyone is a liar." 116:11 Ps 31:22; 62:9; Rm 3:4
12 How can I repay the Lord
for all the good he has done for me? 116:12 2Ch 32:25; 1Th 3:9
13 I will take the cup of salvation
and call on the name of the Lord. 116:13 Ps 16:5; 105:1
14 I will fulfill my vows to the Lord
in the presence of all his people. 116:14 Ps 22:25; 50:14
15 The death of his faithful ones
is valuable in the Lord’s sight. 116:15 Ps 72:14
16 Lord, I am indeed your servant;
I am your servant, the son of your female servant.
You have loosened my bonds. 116:16 Jb 12:18; Ps 86:16; 107:14
17 I will offer you a thanksgiving sacrifice
and call on the name of the Lord. 116:17 Lv 7:12; Ps 50:14
18 I will fulfill my vows to the Lord
in the presence of all his people, 116:18 Ps 22:25; 50:14
19 in the courts of the Lord’s house —
within you, Jerusalem. 116:19 Ps 96:8; 102:21
Hallelujah!