Psalmorum 116

1 Alleluia. Dilexi, quoniam exaudiet Dominus vocem orationis meæ.

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

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

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

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

The ropes of death entangled me; the anguish of Sheol overcame me; I was confronted by trouble and sorrow. (Sheol h7585)

4 et nomen Domini invocavi. O Domine libera animam meam:

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

5 misericors Dominus, et iustus: et Deus noster miseretur.

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

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

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

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

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

8 Quia eripuit animam meam de morte: oculos meos a lacrymis, pedes meos a lapsu.

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

9 Placebo Domino in regione vivorum.

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

10 Alleluia. Credidi, propter quod locutus sum: ego autem humiliatus sum nimis.

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

11 Ego dixi in excessu meo: Omnis homo mendax.

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

12 Quid retribuam Domino, pro omnibus, quæ retribuit mihi?

How can I repay the LORD for all His goodness to me?

13 Calicem salutaris accipiam: et nomen Domini invocabo.

I will lift the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD.

14 Vota mea Domino reddam coram omni populo eius:

I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all His people.

15 pretiosa in conspectu Domini mors sanctorum eius:

Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints.

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

Truly, O LORD, I am Your servant; I am Your servant, the son of Your maidservant; You have broken my bonds.

17 tibi sacrificabo hostiam laudis, et nomen Domini invocabo.

I will offer to You a sacrifice of thanksgiving and call on the name of the LORD.

18 Vota mea Domino reddam in conspectu omnis populi eius:

I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all His people,

19 in atriis domus Domini, in medio tui Ierusalem.

in the courts of the LORD’s house, in your midst, O Jerusalem. Hallelujah!