Psalms 116

1 Alleluia. I louede `the Lord; for the Lord schal here the vois of my preier.

I love the LORD, because he listens to my voice, and my cries for mercy.

2 For he bowide doun his eere to me; and Y schal inwardli clepe in my daies.

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

3 The sorewis of deth cumpassiden me; and the perelis of helle founden me. I foond tribulacioun and sorewe; (Sheol h7585)

The cords of death surrounded me, the pains of Sheol got a hold of me. I found trouble and sorrow. (Sheol h7585)

4 and Y clepide inwardli the name of the Lord. Thou, Lord, delyuere my soule;

Then I called on the LORD’s name: “LORD, I beg you, deliver my soul.”

5 the Lord is merciful, and iust; and oure God doith merci.

The LORD is gracious and righteous. Yes, our God is merciful.

6 And the Lord kepith litle children; Y was mekid, and he delyuerede me.

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

7 Mi soule, turne thou in to thi reste; for the Lord hath do wel to thee.

Return to your rest, my soul, for the LORD has dealt bountifully with you.

8 For he hath delyuered my soule fro deth; myn iyen fro wepingis, my feet fro fallyng doun.

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

9 I schal plese the Lord; in the cuntrei of hem that lyuen.

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

10 I bileuede, for which thing Y spak; forsoth Y was maad low ful myche.

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

11 I seide in my passing; Ech man is a lier.

I said in my haste, “All people are liars.”

12 What schal Y yelde to the Lord; for alle thingis which he yeldide to me?

What will I give to the LORD for all his benefits towards me?

13 I schal take the cuppe of heelthe; and Y schal inwardli clepe the name of the Lord.

I will take the cup of salvation, and call on the LORD’s name.

14 I schal yelde my vowis to the Lord bifor al his puple;

I will pay my vows to the LORD, yes, in the presence of all his people.

15 the deth of seyntis of the Lord is precious in his siyt.

Precious in the LORD’s sight is the death of his saints.

16 O! Lord, for Y am thi seruant; Y am thi seruaunt, and the sone of thi handmaide. Thou hast broke my bondys,

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

17 to thee Y schal offre a sacrifice of heriyng; and Y schal inwardli clepe the name of the Lord.

I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call on the LORD’s name.

18 I schal yelde my vowis to the Lord, in the siyt of al his puple;

I will pay my vows to the LORD, yes, in the presence of all his people,

19 in the porchis of the hous of the Lord, in the myddil of thee, Jerusalem.

in the courts of the LORD’s house, in the middle of you, Jerusalem. Praise the LORD!