Psalms 116:1-11

I love the LORD, for He has heard my voice— my appeal for mercy.

Because He has inclined His ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live.

The ropes of death entangled me; the anguish of Sheol overcame me; I was confronted by trouble and sorrow.

Then I called on the name of the LORD: “O LORD, deliver my soul!”

The LORD is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion.

The LORD preserves the simplehearted; I was helpless, and He saved me.

Return to your rest, O my soul, for the LORD has been good to you.

For You have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling.

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

I believed, therefore I said, “I am greatly afflicted.”

In my alarm I said, “All men are liars!”