Psalms 116

1 I love the LORD, because he listens to my voice, and my cries for mercy.

Alleluja. [Dilexi, quoniam exaudiet Dominus vocem orationis meæ.

2 Because he has turned his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live.

Quia inclinavit aurem suam mihi, et in diebus meis invocabo.

3 The cords of death surrounded me, the pains of Sheol (Sheol h7585) got a hold of me. I found trouble and sorrow.

Circumdederunt me dolores mortis; et pericula inferni invenerunt me. Tribulationem et dolorem inveni, (Sheol h7585)

4 Then I called on the LORD’s name: “LORD, I beg you, deliver my soul.”

et nomen Domini invocavi: o Domine, libera animam meam.

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

Misericors Dominus et justus, et Deus noster miseretur.

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

Custodiens parvulos Dominus; humiliatus sum, et liberavit me.

7 Return to your rest, my soul, for the LORD has dealt bountifully with you.

Convertere, anima mea, in requiem tuam, quia Dominus benefecit tibi:

8 For you have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, and my feet from falling.

quia eripuit animam meam de morte, oculos meos a lacrimis, pedes meos a lapsu.

9 I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living.

Placebo Domino in regione vivorum.]

10 I believed, therefore I said, “I was greatly afflicted.”

Alleluja. [Credidi, propter quod locutus sum; ego autem humiliatus sum nimis.

11 I said in my haste, “All people are liars.”

Ego dixi in excessu meo: Omnis homo mendax.

12 What will I give to the LORD for all his benefits toward me?

Quid retribuam Domino pro omnibus quæ retribuit mihi?

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

Calicem salutaris accipiam, et nomen Domini invocabo.

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

Vota mea Domino reddam coram omni populo ejus.

15 Precious in the LORD’s sight is the death of his saints.

Pretiosa in conspectu Domini mors sanctorum ejus.

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

O Domine, quia ego servus tuus; ego servus tuus, et filius ancillæ tuæ. Dirupisti vincula mea:

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

tibi sacrificabo hostiam laudis, et nomen Domini invocabo.

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

Vota mea Domino reddam in conspectu omnis populi ejus;

19 in the courts of the LORD’s house, in the middle of you, Jerusalem. Praise the LORD!

in atriis domus Domini, in medio tui, Jerusalem.]