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Psalms 116

Young's Literal Translation (YLT) - 1898

19 verses - Ultra-literal (word-for-word) - Public Domain

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Psalms 116:1

I have loved, because Jehovah heareth My voice, my supplication,

Psalms 116:2

Because He hath inclined His ear to me, And during my days I call.

Psalms 116:3

Compassed me have cords of death, And straits of Sheol have found me, Distress and sorrow I find.

Psalms 116:4

And in the name of Jehovah I call: I pray Thee, O Jehovah, deliver my soul,

Psalms 116:5

Gracious [is] Jehovah, and righteous, Yea, our God [is] merciful,

Psalms 116:6

A preserver of the simple [is] Jehovah, I was low, and to me He giveth salvation.

Psalms 116:7

Turn back, O my soul, to thy rest, For Jehovah hath conferred benefits on thee.

Psalms 116:8

For Thou hast delivered my soul from death, My eyes from tears, my feet from overthrowing.

Psalms 116:9

I walk habitually before Jehovah In the lands of the living.

Psalms 116:1

I have believed, for I speak, I -- I have been afflicted greatly.

Psalms 116:11

I said in my haste, `Every man [is] a liar.'

Psalms 116:12

What do I return to Jehovah? All His benefits [are] upon me.

Psalms 116:13

The cup of salvation I lift up, And in the name of Jehovah I call.

Psalms 116:14

My vows to Jehovah let me complete, I pray you, before all His people.

Psalms 116:15

Precious in the eyes of Jehovah [is] the death for His saints.

Psalms 116:16

Cause [it] to come, O Jehovah, for I [am] Thy servant. I [am] Thy servant, son of Thy handmaid, Thou hast opened my bonds.

Psalms 116:17

To Thee I sacrifice a sacrifice of thanks, And in the name of Jehovah I call.

Psalms 116:18

My vows to Jehovah let me complete, I pray you, before all His people,

Psalms 116:19

In the courts of the house of Jehovah, In thy midst, O Jerusalem, praise ye Jah!

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