Common English Bible

Psalms 116:10-19 Common English Bible (CEB)

10. I have remained faithful, even when I said,"I am suffering so badly!"

11. even when I said, out of fear,"Everyone is a liar!"

12. What can I give back to the Lordfor all the good things he has done for me?

13. I’ll lift up the cup of salvation.I’ll call on the Lord’s name.

14. I’ll keep the promises I made to the Lordin the presence of all God’s people.

15. The death of the Lord’s faithfulis a costly loss in his eyes.

16. Oh yes, Lord, I am definitely your servant!I am your servant and the son of your female servant—you’ve freed me from my chains.

17. So I’ll offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving to you,and I’ll call on the Lord’s name.

18. I’ll keep the promises I made to the Lordin the presence of all God’s people,

19. in the courtyards of the Lord’s house,which is in the center of Jerusalem.Praise the Lord!