“1 I love the Lord because He has heard

my appeal for mercy.

2 Because He has turned His ear to me,

I will call out to Him as long as I live.
3 The ropes of death were wrapped around me,

and the torments of Sheol overcame me;

I encountered trouble and sorrow.

4 Then I called on the name of Yahweh:

“Yahweh, save me!”
5 The Lord is gracious and righteous;

our God is compassionate.

6 The Lord guards the inexperienced;

I was helpless, and He saved me.

7 Return to your rest, my soul,

for the Lord has been good to you.
8 For You, Lord, rescued me from death,

my eyes from tears,

my feet from stumbling.

9 I will walk before the Lord

in the land of the living.

10 I believed, even when I said,

“I am severely afflicted.”

11 In my alarm I said,

“Everyone is a liar.”
12 How can I repay the Lord

for all the good He has done for me?

13 I will take the cup of salvation

and call on the name of Yahweh.

14 I will fulfill my vows to the Lord

in the presence of all His people.

15 The death of His faithful ones

is valuable in the Lord’s sight.
16 Lord, I am indeed Your servant;

I am Your servant, the son of Your female servant.

You have loosened my bonds.

17 I will offer You a sacrifice of thanksgiving

and call on the name of Yahweh.

18 I will fulfill my vows to the Lord

in the presence of all His people,

19 in the courts of the Lord’s house —

within you, Jerusalem.

 Hallelujah!”

Psalm 116

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Read this again, a little slower, listening to what is being said.

Read it a third time, applying yourself in the situation.

Read it a fourth time, and make it your prayer.