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psalms 116

1 - I love The LORD, 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 LORD's name:"The LORD, I beg you, deliver my soul."

5 - The LORD is Gracious and righteous.Yes, our God is merciful.

6 - The LORD preserves the simple.I was brought low, and he saved me.

7 - Return to your rest, my soul,for the LORD 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 the LORD 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 the LORD for all his benefits toward me?

13 - I will take the cup of salvation, and call on The LORD's name.

14 - I will pay my vows to The LORD,yes, in the presence of all his people.

15 - Precious in The LORD's sight is the death of his saints.

16 - The LORD, truly I am your servant.I am your servant, the son of your servant.You have freed me from my chains.

17 - I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving,and will call on The LORD's name.

18 - I will pay my vows to The LORD,yes, in the presence of all his people,

19 - in the courts of The LORD's house,in the middle of you, Jerusalem.Praise Yah!

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