Psalmorum 116

1 alleluia dilexi quoniam exaudiet Dominus vocem orationis meae

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

2 quia inclinavit aurem suam mihi et in diebus meis invocabo te

Because he has turned his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live.

3 circumdederunt me dolores mortis pericula inferni invenerunt me tribulationem et dolorem inveni (Sheol h7585)

The cords of death surrounded me, the pains of Sheol got a hold of me. I found trouble and sorrow. (Sheol h7585)

4 et nomen Domini invocavi o Domine libera animam meam

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

5 misericors Dominus et iustus et Deus noster miseretur

Yahweh is gracious and righteous. Yes, our God is merciful.

6 custodiens parvulos Dominus humiliatus sum et liberavit me

Yahweh 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 Yahweh has dealt bountifully with you.

8 quia eripuit animam meam de morte oculos meos a lacrimis 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 Yahweh 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 Yahweh for all his benefits toward me?

13 calicem salutaris accipiam et nomen Domini invocabo

I will take the cup of salvation, and call on Yahweh’s name.

14 vota mea Domino reddam coram omni populo eius

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

15 pretiosa in conspectu Domini mors sanctorum eius

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

16 o Domine quia ego servus tuus ego servus tuus et filius ancillae tuae disrupisti vincula mea

Yahweh, 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 in nomine Domini invocabo

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

18 vota mea Domino reddam in conspectu omnis populi eius

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

19 in atriis domus Domini in medio tui Hierusalem

in the courts of Yahweh’s house, in the middle of you, Jerusalem. Praise Yah!