Psalms 116

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I love the LORD because he heard my plea for mercy,

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and listened to me. As long as I live, I will call to him when I need help.

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The ropes of death tightened around me, the snares of Sheol confronted me. I was confronted with trouble and sorrow.

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I called on the name of the LORD,“Please LORD, rescue my life!”

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The LORD is merciful and fair; our God is compassionate.

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The LORD protects the untrained; I was in serious trouble and he delivered me.

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Rest once more, my soul, for the LORD has vindicated you.

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Yes, LORD, you rescued my life from death, kept my eyes from tears and my feet from stumbling.

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I will serve the LORD in the land of the living.

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I had faith when I said,“I am severely oppressed.”

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I rashly declared,“All men are liars.”

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How can I repay the LORD for all his acts of kindness to me?

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I will celebrate my deliverance, and call on the name of the LORD.

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I will fulfill my vows to the LORD before all his people.

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The LORD values the lives of his faithful followers.

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Yes, LORD! I am indeed your servant; I am your servant, the son of your female servant. You saved me from death.

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I will present a thank offering to you, and call on the name of the LORD.

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I will fulfill my vows to the LORD before all his people,

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in the courts of the LORD’s temple, in your midst, O Jerusalem. Praise the LORD!