Psalms 116 (NIV)

I love the Lord , for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy.

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

The cords of death entangled me, the anguish of the grave came over me; I was overcome by distress and sorrow.

Then I called on the name of the Lord : “ Lord , save me!”

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

The Lord protects the unwary; when I was brought low, he saved me.

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

For you, Lord , have delivered me from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling,

that I may walk before the Lord in the land of the living.

I trusted in the Lord when I said, “I am greatly afflicted”;

in my alarm I said, “Everyone is a liar.”

What shall I return to the Lord for all his goodness to me?

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

I will fulfill my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people.

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants.

Truly I am your servant, Lord ; I serve you just as my mother did; you have freed me from my chains.

I will sacrifice a thank offering to you and call on the name of the Lord .

I will fulfill my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people,

in the courts of the house of the Lord — in your midst, Jerusalem. Praise the Lord .