Psalmorum 116

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

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

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

Because he has turned his ear to me, therefore 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 cords of death surrounded me, the pains of Sheol (Sheol h7585) got a hold of me. I found trouble and sorrow.

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

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

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

The LORD is gracious 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 saved me.

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

Return to your rest, 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 I said, “I was greatly afflicted.”

11 Ego dixi in excessu meo: Omnis homo mendax.

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

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

What will I give 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 LORD’s name.

14 Vota mea Domino reddam coram omni populo eius:

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

15 pretiosa in conspectu Domini mors Sanctorum eius:

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

16 O Domine quia ego servus tuus: ego servus tuus, et filius ancillae tuae. Dirupisti vincula mea:

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

17 tibi sacrificabo hostiam laudis, et nomen Domini invocabo.

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

18 Vota mea Domino reddam in conspectu omnis populi eius:

I will pay my vows to the LORD, yes, 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, Jerusalem. Praise the LORD!