Verse 6
Psalms 116:6
World English Bible
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Yahweh preserves the simple.
I was brought low, and he saved me.
Original Language Text
hebrew
שֹׁמֵ֣ר פְּתָאיִ֣ם יְהֹוָ֑ה דַּ֝לּוֹתִ֗י וְ/לִ֣/י יְהוֹשִֽׁיעַ
English Translation
The Lord protects the simple; I was brought low, and He saved me.
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Chapter 116 Context
1
I love Yahweh, because he listens to my voice,
and my cries for mercy.
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2
Because he has turned his ear to me,
therefore I will call on him as long as I live.
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3
The cords of death surrounded me,
the pains of Sheol got a hold of me.
I found trouble and sorrow.
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4
Then I called on Yahweh’s name:
“Yahweh, I beg you, deliver my soul.”
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5
Yahweh is Gracious and righteous.
Yes, our God (Elohim) is merciful.
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6
Yahweh preserves the simple.
I was brought low, and he saved me.
7
Return to your rest, my soul,
for Yahweh has dealt bountifully with you.
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8
For you have delivered my soul from death,
my eyes from tears,
and my feet from falling.
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9
I will walk before Yahweh in the land of the living.
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10
I believed, therefore I said,
“I was greatly afflicted.”
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11
I said in my haste,
“All men are liars.”
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12
What will I give to Yahweh for all his benefits toward me?
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13
I will take the cup of salvation, and call on Yahweh’s name.
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14
I will pay my vows to Yahweh,
yes, in the presence of all his people.
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15
Precious in Yahweh’s sight is the death of his saints.
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16
Yahweh, truly I am your servant.
I am your servant, the son of your servant.
You have freed me from...
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17
I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving,
and will call on Yahweh’s name.
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18
I will pay my vows to Yahweh,
yes, in the presence of all his people,
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19
in the courts of Yahweh’s house,
in the middle of you, Jerusalem.
Praise Yah!
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