Psalms 116

DOUAI-RHEIMS	NEW JERUSALEM
1 I have believed, therefore have I spoken; but I have been humbled exceedingly.	1 Al eluia! I am fil ed with love when Yahweh listens to the sound of my prayer,
2 dummy verses inserted by amos	2 when he bends down to hear me, as I cal .
3 dummy verses inserted by amos	3 The bonds of death were al round me, the snares of Sheol held me fast; distress and anguish heldme in their grip,
4 dummy verses inserted by amos	4 I cal ed on the name of Yahweh. Deliver me, Yahweh, I beg you.
5 dummy verses inserted by amos	5 Yahweh is merciful and upright, our God is tenderness.
6 dummy verses inserted by amos	6 Yahweh looks after the simple, when I was brought low he gave me strength.
7 dummy verses inserted by amos	7 My heart, be at peace once again, for Yahweh has treated you generously.
8 dummy verses inserted by amos	8 He has rescued me from death, my eyes from tears, and my feet from stumbling.
9 dummy verses inserted by amos	9 I shal pass my life in the presence of Yahweh, in the land of the living.
10 dummy verses inserted by amos	10 My trust does not fail even when I say, 'I am completely wretched.'
11 I said in my excess: Every man is a liar.	11 In my terror I said, 'No human being can be relied on.'
12 What shall I render to the Lord, for all the things he hath rendered unto me?	12 What return can I make to Yahweh for his generosity to me?
13 I will take the chalice of salvation; and I will call upon the name of the Lord.	13 I shal take up the cup of salvation and cal on the name of Yahweh.
14 I will pay my vows to the Lord before all his people:	14 I shal fulfil my vows to Yahweh, witnessed by al his people.
15 precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.	15 Costly in Yahweh's sight is the death of his faithful.
16 O Lord, for I am thy servant: I am thy servant, and the son of thy handmaid. Thou hast broken my bonds:	16 I beg you, Yahweh! I am your servant, I am your servant and my mother was your servant; you haveundone my fetters.
17 I will sacrifice to thee the sacrifice of praise, and I will call upon the name of the Lord.	17 I shal offer you a sacrifice of thanksgiving and cal on the name of Yahweh.
18 I will pay my vows to the Lord in the sight of all his people:	18 I shal fulfil my vows to Yahweh, witnessed by al his people,
19 in the courts of the house of the Lord, in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem.	19 in the courts of the house of Yahweh, in your very heart, Jerusalem.