Chapter Summary
Read Psalms Chapter 116 in full above. This chapter is part of the book of Psalms and continues the narrative, teachings, or poetry found throughout this biblical text.
Psalms Chapter 116
Chapter 116 of Psalms from the Holy Bible
Verses
Psalms 116:1
I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications.
Psalms 116:2
Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.
Psalms 116:3
The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow.
Psalms 116:4
Then called I upon the name of the LORD; O LORD, I beseech thee, deliver my soul.
Psalms 116:5
Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful.
Psalms 116:6
The LORD preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me.
Psalms 116:7
Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee.
Psalms 116:8
For thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling.
Psalms 116:9
I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living.
Psalms 116:10
I believed, therefore have I spoken: I was greatly afflicted:
Psalms 116:11
I said in my haste, All men are liars.
Psalms 116:12
What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me?
Psalms 116:13
I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD.
Psalms 116:14
I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people.
Psalms 116:15
Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.
Psalms 116:16
O LORD, truly I am thy servant; I am thy servant, and the son of thine handmaid: thou hast loosed my bonds.
Psalms 116:17
I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the LORD.
Psalms 116:18
I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people,
Psalms 116:19
In the courts of the LORD’S house, in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Praise ye the LORD.
People Also Ask
What is Psalms Chapter 116 about?
Psalms Chapter 116 is part of the book of Psalms in the Wisdom Literature (Poetic Books). This chapter contains 19 verses. Read the full text above to study its message in context with the surrounding chapters.
How many verses are in Psalms Chapter 116?
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