Verse 3
Psalms 116:3
Literal Standard Version
3
Cords of death have surrounded me, || And straits of Sheol have found me, || I find distress and sorrow.
Original Language Text
hebrew
אֲפָפ֤וּ/נִי חֶבְלֵי מָ֗וֶת וּ/מְצָרֵ֣י שְׁא֣וֹל מְצָא֑וּ/נִי צָרָ֖ה וְ/יָג֣וֹן אֶמְצָֽא
English Translation
The cords of death encircled me, and the straits of Sheol found me; distress and sorrow came upon me.
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Chapter 116 Context
1
I have loved, because YHWH hears My voice, my supplication,
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2
Because He has inclined His ear to me, || And during my days I call.
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3
Cords of death have surrounded me, || And straits of Sheol have found me, || I find distress and sor...
4
And in the Name of YHWH I call: Ah, now, O YHWH, deliver my soul,
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5
YHWH is gracious, and righteous, || Indeed, our God (Elohim) is merciful,
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6
YHWH is a preserver of the simple, || I was low, and He gives salvation to me.
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7
Return, O my soul, to your rest, || For YHWH has conferred benefits on you.
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8
For You have delivered my soul from death, || My eyes from tears, my feet from overthrowing.
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9
I habitually walk before YHWH || In the lands of the living.
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10
I have believed, for I speak, || I have been greatly afflicted.
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11
I said in my haste, “Every man is a liar.”
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12
What do I return to YHWH? All His benefits are on me.
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13
I lift up the cup of salvation, || And in the Name of YHWH I call.
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14
Let me complete my vows to YHWH, || Now, before all His people.
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15
Precious in the eyes of YHWH is the death of His saints.
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16
Ah, now, O YHWH, for I am Your servant; I am Your servant, son of Your handmaid; You have opened my...
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17
I sacrifice a sacrifice of thanks to You, || And in the Name of YHWH I call.
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18
Let me complete my vows to YHWH, || Now, before all His people,
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19
In the courts of the house of YHWH, || In your midst, O Jerusalem, praise YAH!
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