New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures — With References (Rbi8, en_US, 1984)
Psalm
Psalms, 116
1 I do love, because Jehovah hears*1 My voice, my entreaties.*2
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2 For he has inclined his ear to me, And throughout my days I shall call.
3 The ropes of death encircled me And the distressing circumstances of Sheʹol themselves found me. Distress and grief I kept finding.
4 But upon the name of Jehovah I proceeded to call: “Ah, Jehovah, do provide my soul with escape!”
5 Jehovah is gracious and righteous; And our God is One showing mercy.
6 Jehovah is guarding the inexperienced ones. I was impoverished, and he proceeded to save even me.
7 Return to your resting-place, O my soul, For Jehovah himself has acted appropriately toward you.
8 For you have rescued my soul from death, My eye from tears, my foot from stumbling.
9 I will walk before Jehovah in the lands of those living.
10 *1 I had faith, for I proceeded to speak. I myself was very much afflicted.
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11 I, for my part, said, when I became panicky: “Every man*1 is a liar.”
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12 What shall I repay to Jehovah For all his benefits to me?
13 The cup of grand salvation I shall take up, And on the name of Jehovah I shall call.
14 My vows I shall pay to Jehovah, Yes, in front of all his people.
15 Precious in the eyes of Jehovah Is the death of his loyal ones.
16 Ah, now, O Jehovah, For I am your servant. I am your servant, the son of your slave girl. You have loosened my bands.
17 To you I shall offer the sacrifice of thanksgiving, And on the name of Jehovah I shall call.
18 My vows I shall pay to Jehovah, Yes, in front of all his people,
19 In the courtyards of the house of Jehovah, In the midst of you, O Jerusalem. Praise Jah, YOU people!*1
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