Verse 2
Psalms 116:2
World English Bible, British Edition
2
Because he has turned his ear to me,
therefore I will call on him as long as I live.
Original Language Text
hebrew
כִּֽי הִטָּ֣ה אָזְנ֣/וֹ לִ֑/י וּ/בְ/יָמַ֥/י אֶקְרָֽא
English Translation
For He inclined His ear to me, and in my days I will call.
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Chapter 116 Context
1
I love the LORD, 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.
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 the LORD’s name:
“LORD, I beg you, deliver my soul.”
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5
The LORD is gracious and righteous.
Yes, our God (Elohim) is merciful.
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6
The LORD preserves the simple.
I was brought low, and he saved me.
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7
Return to your rest, my soul,
for the LORD 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 the LORD 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 people are liars.”
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12
What will I give to the LORD for all his benefits towards me?
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13
I will take the cup of salvation, and call on the
LORD’s name.
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14
I will pay my vows to the LORD,
yes, in the presence of all his people.
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15
Precious in the LORD’s sight is the death of his saints.
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16
LORD, truly I am your servant.
I am your servant, the son of your servant girl.
You have freed me fr...
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17
I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving,
and will call on the LORD’s name.
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18
I will pay my vows to the LORD,
yes, in the presence of all his people,
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19
in the courts of the LORD’s house,
in the middle of you, Jerusalem.
Praise the LORD!
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