Psalmorum 116

1 Alleluia. Dilexi, quoniam exaudiet Dominus vocem orationis meæ.

I love Jehovah because he hears my voice and my supplications.

2 Quia inclinavit aurem suam mihi: et in diebus meis invocabo.

Because he has inclined his ear to me, therefore I will call as long as I live.

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

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

4 et nomen Domini invocavi. O Domine libera animam meam:

Then I called upon the name of Jehovah. O Jehovah, I beseech thee, deliver my soul.

5 misericors Dominus, et iustus: et Deus noster miseretur.

Gracious is Jehovah, and righteous. Yea, our God is merciful.

6 Custodiens parvulos Dominus: humiliatus sum, et liberavit me.

Jehovah preserves the simple. I was brought low, and he saved me.

7 Convertere anima mea in requiem tuam: quia Dominus benefecit tibi.

Return to thy rest, O my soul, for Jehovah has dealt bountifully with thee.

8 Quia eripuit animam meam de morte: oculos meos a lacrymis, pedes meos a lapsu.

For thou have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from falling.

9 Placebo Domino in regione vivorum.

I will walk before Jehovah in the land of the living.

10 Alleluia. Credidi, propter quod locutus sum: ego autem humiliatus sum nimis.

I believed, therefore I have spoken, but I was greatly afflicted.

11 Ego dixi in excessu meo: Omnis homo mendax.

I said in my haste, All men are liars.

12 Quid retribuam Domino, pro omnibus, quæ retribuit mihi?

What shall I render to Jehovah for all his benefits toward me?

13 Calicem salutaris accipiam: et nomen Domini invocabo.

I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of Jehovah.

14 Vota mea Domino reddam coram omni populo eius:

I will pay my vows to Jehovah, yea, in the presence of all his people.

15 pretiosa in conspectu Domini mors sanctorum eius:

Precious in the sight of Jehovah is the death of his sanctified.

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

O Jehovah, truly I am thy servant. I am thy servant, the son of thy handmaid. Thou have loosed my bonds.

17 tibi sacrificabo hostiam laudis, et nomen Domini invocabo.

I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of Jehovah.

18 Vota mea Domino reddam in conspectu omnis populi eius:

I will pay my vows to Jehovah, yea, in the presence of all his people,

19 in atriis domus Domini, in medio tui Ierusalem.

in the courts of Jehovah's house, in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Praise ye Jehovah.