Chapter 116

  I love Yahweh, because he listens to my voice, And my cries for mercy.  

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

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  The cords of death surrounded me, The pains of Sheol got a hold on me. I found trouble and sorrow.  

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  Then called I on the name of Yahweh: 'Yahweh, I beg you, deliver my soul.'  

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  Gracious is Yahweh, and righteous; Yes, our God is merciful.  

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

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  Return to your rest, my soul, For Yahweh has dealt bountifully with you.  

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  For you have delivered my soul from death, My eyes from tears, And my feet from falling.  

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

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  I believed, therefore I said, 'I was greatly afflicted.'  

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  I said in my haste, 'All men are liars.'  

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  What will I give to Yahweh for all his benefits toward me?  

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

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  I will pay my vows to Yahweh, Yes, in the presence of all his people.  

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

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  Yahweh, truly I am your servant. I am your servant, the son of your handmaid. You have freed me from my chains.  

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

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

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  In the courts of Yahweh's house, In the midst of you, Jerusalem. Praise Yah! Psalm 117  

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