Psalm 116:1-7

[1]   I love the LORD, because he has heard  

          my voice and my supplications.  

[2]   Because he inclined his ear to me,  

          therefore I will call on him as long as I live.  

[3]   The snares of death encompassed me;  

          the pangs of Sheol laid hold on me;  

          I suffered distress and anguish.  

[4]   Then I called on the name of the LORD:  

          "O LORD, I pray, save my life!"

[5]   Gracious is the LORD, and righteous;  

          our God is merciful.  

[6]   The LORD protects the simple;  

          when I was brought low, he saved me.  

[7]   Return, O my soul, to your rest,  

          for the LORD has dealt bountifully with you.