Psalmorum 116

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

I love Yahweh because he hears my voice and my pleas for mercy.

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

Because he listened to me, I will call on him 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 surrounded me, and the snares of Sheol confronted me; I felt anguish and sorrow. (Sheol h7585)

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

Then I called on the name of Yahweh: “Please Yahweh, rescue my life.”

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

Yahweh is merciful and fair; our God is compassionate.

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

Yahweh protects the naive; I was brought low, and he saved me.

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

My soul can return to its resting place, for Yahweh has been good to me.

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

For you rescued my life from death, my eyes from tears, and my feet from stumbling.

9 Placebo Domino in regione vivorum.

I will serve Yahweh in the land of the living.

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

I believed in him, even when I said, “I am greatly afflicted.”

11 Ego dixi in excessu meo: Omnis homo mendax.

In my confusion I said, “All men are liars.”

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

How can I repay Yahweh for all his kindnesses to me?

13 Calicem salutaris accipiam: et nomen Domini invocabo.

I will raise the cup of salvation, and call on the name of Yahweh.

14 Vota mea Domino reddam coram omni populo eius:

I will fulfill my vows to Yahweh in the presence of all his people.

15 pretiosa in conspectu Domini mors Sanctorum eius:

Precious in the sight of Yahweh is the death of his saints.

16 O Domine quia ego servus tuus: ego servus tuus, et filius ancillae tuae. Dirupisti vincula mea:

Yahweh, indeed, I am your servant; I am your servant, the son of your servant woman; you have taken away my bonds.

17 tibi sacrificabo hostiam laudis, et nomen Domini invocabo.

I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving and will call on the name of Yahweh.

18 Vota mea Domino reddam in conspectu omnis populi eius:

I will fulfill my vows to Yahweh in the presence of all his people,

19 in atriis domus Domini, in medio tui Ierusalem.

in the courts of Yahweh's house, in your midst, Jerusalem. Praise Yahweh.