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of the <span class="smallcaps">Lord</span>,</p><p class="poetry2">“Please <span class="smallcaps">Lord</span>, rescue my life!”</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/116-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>The <span class="smallcaps">Lord</span> is merciful and fair;</p><p class="poetry2">our God is compassionate.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/116-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>The <span class="smallcaps">Lord</span> protects the untrained;</p><p class="poetry2">I was in serious trouble and he delivered me.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/116-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>Rest once more, my soul,</p><p class="poetry2">for the <span class="smallcaps">Lord</span> has vindicated you.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/116-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>Yes, <span class="smallcaps">Lord</span>, you rescued my life from death,</p><p class="poetry2">and kept my feet from stumbling.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/116-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>I will serve the <span class="smallcaps">Lord</span></p><p class="poetry2">in the land of the living.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/116-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>I had faith when I said,</p><p class="poetry2">“I am severely oppressed.”</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/116-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>I rashly declared,</p><p class="poetry2">“All men are liars.”</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/116-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>How can I repay the <span class="smallcaps">Lord</span></p><p class="poetry2">for all his acts of kindness to me?</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/116-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>I will celebrate my deliverance,</p><p class="poetry2">and call on the name of the <span class="smallcaps">Lord</span>.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/116-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>I will fulfill my vows to the <span class="smallcaps">Lord</span></p><p class="poetry2">before all his people.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/116-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>The <span class="smallcaps">Lord</span> values</p><p class="poetry2">the lives of his faithful followers.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/116-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>Yes, <span class="smallcaps">Lord</span>! I am indeed your servant;</p><p class="poetry2">I am your lowest slave.</p><p class="poetry2">You saved me from death.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/116-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>I will present a thank offering to you,</p><p class="poetry2">and call on the name of the <span class="smallcaps">Lord</span>.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/116-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>I will fulfill my vows to the <span class="smallcaps">Lord</span></p><p class="poetry2">before all his people,</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/116-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>in the courts of the <span class="smallcaps">Lord</span>’s temple,</p><p class="poetry2">in your midst, O Jerusalem.</p><p class="poetry2">Praise the <span class="smallcaps">Lord</span>!</p></div></div><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center"><a href="http://netbible.com/">NET Bible copyright © 1996-2006 by Biblical Studies Press, L.L.C. http://netbible.com.<br />Used by permission. 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