New English Translation

Psalms 116:9-19 New English Translation (NET)

9. I will serve the Lordin the land of the living.

10. I had faith when I said,“I am severely oppressed.”

11. I rashly declared,“All men are liars.”

12. How can I repay the Lordfor all his acts of kindness to me?

13. I will celebrate my deliverance,and call on the name of the Lord.

14. I will fulfill my vows to the Lordbefore all his people.

15. The Lord valuesthe lives of his faithful followers.

16. Yes, Lord! I am indeed your servant;I am your lowest slave.You saved me from death.

17. I will present a thank offering to you,and call on the name of the Lord.

18. I will fulfill my vows to the Lordbefore all his people,

19. in the courts of the Lord’s temple,in your midst, O Jerusalem.Praise the Lord!