Psalmorum 116

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

I love Jehovah, because he heareth My voice and my supplications.

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

Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, Therefore will I 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 cords of death compassed me, And the pains of Sheol gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow. (Sheol h7585)

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

Then called I upon the name of Jehovah: O Jehovah, I beseech thee, deliver my soul.

5 Misericors Dominus et justus, et Deus noster miseretur.

Gracious is Jehovah, and righteous; Yea, our God is merciful.

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

Jehovah preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he saved me.

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

Return unto thy rest, O my soul; For Jehovah hath dealt bountifully with thee.

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

For thou hast delivered my soul from death, Mine eyes from tears, [And] my feet from falling.

9 Placebo Domino in regione vivorum.

I will walk before Jehovah In the land of the living.

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

I believe, for I will speak: 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 unto Jehovah For all his benefits toward me?

13 Calicem salutaris accipiam, et nomen Domini invocabo.

I will take the cup of salvation, And call upon the name of Jehovah.

14 Vota mea Domino reddam coram omni populo ejus.

I will pay my vows unto Jehovah, Yea, in the presence of all his people.

15 Pretiosa in conspectu Domini mors sanctorum ejus.

Precious in the sight of Jehovah Is the death of his saints.

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

O Jehovah, truly 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 Jehovah.

18 Vota mea Domino reddam in conspectu omnis populi ejus;

I will pay my vows unto Jehovah, Yea, in the presence of all his people,

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

In the courts of Jehovah’s house, In the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Praise ye Jehovah.