Psalms 116 (NET)

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Psalms 116:1¹I love the Lord because he heard my plea for mercy,Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 116:2²and listened to me. As long as I live, I will call to him when I need help.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 116:3³The ropes of death tightened around me, the snares of Sheol confronted me. I was confronted with trouble and sorrow.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 116:4⁴I called on the name of the Lord, “Please, Lord, rescue my life!”Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 116:5⁵The Lord is merciful and fair; our God is compassionate.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 116:6⁶The Lord protects the untrained; I was in serious trouble and he delivered me.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 116:7⁷Rest once more, my soul, for the Lord has vindicated you.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 116:8⁸Yes, Lord, you rescued my life from death, kept my eyes from tears and my feet from stumbling.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 116:9⁹I will serve the Lord in the land of the living.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 116:10¹⁰I had faith when I said, “I am severely oppressed.”Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 116:11¹¹I rashly declared, “All men are liars.”Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 116:12¹²How can I repay the Lord for all his acts of kindness to me?Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 116:13¹³I will celebrate my deliverance, and call on the name of the Lord.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 116:14¹⁴I will fulfill my vows to the Lord before all his people.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 116:15¹⁵The Lord values the lives of his faithful followers.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 116:16¹⁶Yes, Lord! I am indeed your servant; I am your servant, the son of your female servant. You saved me from death.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 116:17¹⁷I will present a thank offering to you, and call on the name of the Lord.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 116:18¹⁸I will fulfill my vows to the Lord before all his people,Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 116:19¹⁹in the courts of the Lord ’s temple, in your midst, O Jerusalem. Praise the Lord!Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

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