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Psalms 116:5

The LORD is gracious and righteous. Yes, our God is merciful.

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Psalms 116 · Read in context

116:1

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

116:2

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

116:3

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

116:4

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

116:5

The LORD is gracious and righteous. Yes, our God is merciful.

116:6

The LORD preserves the simple. I was brought low, and he saved me.

116:7

Return to your rest, my soul, for the LORD has dealt bountifully with you.

116:8

For you have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, and my feet from falling.

116:9

I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living.

116:10

I believed, therefore I said, “I was greatly afflicted.”

116:11

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

116:12

What will I give to the LORD for all his benefits toward me?

116:13

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

116:14

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

116:15

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

116:16

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

116:17

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

116:18

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

116:19

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

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