Psalmorum 116

1 Alleluja. [Dilexi, quoniam exaudiet Dominus vocem orationis meæ.

I rejoice that the LORD hath heard the voice of my supplication,

2 Quia inclinavit aurem suam mihi, et in diebus meis invocabo.

That he hath inclined his ear to me and heard me; I will call upon him as long as I live.

3 Circumdederunt me dolores mortis; et pericula inferni invenerunt me. Tribulationem et dolorem inveni, (Sheol h7585)

The snares of death encompassed me, And the pains of the underworld seized upon me; I found distress and sorrow. (Sheol h7585)

4 et nomen Domini invocavi: o Domine, libera animam meam.

Then called I upon the LORD: O LORD! deliver me!

5 Misericors Dominus et justus, et Deus noster miseretur.

Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; Yea, our God is merciful.

6 Custodiens parvulos Dominus; humiliatus sum, et liberavit me.

The LORD preserveth the simple; I was brought low, and he helped me.

7 Convertere, anima mea, in requiem tuam, quia Dominus benefecit tibi:

Return, O my soul! to thy rest! For the LORD hath dealt kindly with thee.

8 quia eripuit animam meam de morte, oculos meos a lacrimis, pedes meos a lapsu.

For thou hast preserved me from death; Thou hast kept mine eyes from tears, And my feet from falling!

9 Placebo Domino in regione vivorum.]

I shall walk before the LORD, In the land of the living.

10 Alleluja. [Credidi, propter quod locutus sum; ego autem humiliatus sum nimis.

I had trust, although I said, “I am grievously afflicted!”

11 Ego dixi in excessu meo: Omnis homo mendax.

I said in my distress, “All men are liars.”

12 Quid retribuam Domino pro omnibus quæ retribuit mihi?

What shall I render to the LORD For all his benefits to me?

13 Calicem salutaris accipiam, et nomen Domini invocabo.

I will take the cup of salvation, And call upon the name of the LORD;

14 Vota mea Domino reddam coram omni populo ejus.

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

15 Pretiosa in conspectu Domini mors sanctorum ejus.

Precious in the eyes of the LORD Is the death of his holy ones.

16 O Domine, quia ego servus tuus; ego servus tuus, et filius ancillæ tuæ. Dirupisti vincula mea:

Hear, O LORD! for I am thy servant; I am thy servant, the son of thy handmaid! Thou hast loosed my bonds.

17 tibi sacrificabo hostiam laudis, et nomen Domini invocabo.

I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, And will call upon the name of the LORD.

18 Vota mea Domino reddam in conspectu omnis populi ejus;

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

19 in atriis domus Domini, in medio tui, Jerusalem.]

In the courts of the house of the LORD, In the midst of thee, O Jerusalem! Praise ye the LORD!