Psalmorum 116

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

I love the LORD, because he has heard my voice and my supplications.

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

Because he has inclined his ear to me, therefore will I 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 sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell got hold on me: I found trouble and sorrow. (Sheol h7585)

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

Then called I on the name of the LORD; O LORD, I beseech you, deliver my soul.

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

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

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

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

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

Return to your rest, O my soul; for the LORD has dealt bountifully with 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, and my feet from falling.

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 have I spoken: I was greatly afflicted:

11 Ego dixi in excessu meo: Omnis homo mendax.

I said in my haste, All men are liars.

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

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

13 Calicem salutaris accipiam: et nomen Domini invocabo.

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

14 Vota mea Domino reddam coram omni populo eius:

I will pay my vows to the LORD now 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:

O LORD, truly I am your servant; I am your servant, and the son of your handmaid: you have loosed my bonds.

17 tibi sacrificabo hostiam laudis, et nomen Domini invocabo.

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

18 Vota mea Domino reddam in conspectu omnis populi eius:

I will pay my vows to the LORD now 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 the middle of you, O Jerusalem. Praise you the LORD.