PSALM CXVI. I REJOICE, because JEHOVAH hath heard the voice of my prayer. 2 I will call upon him as long as I live, because he hath inclined his ear unto me. 3 The snares of death surrounded me, and the toils of the grave surprised me: 4 When I found trouble and heaviness, I called upon the name of JEHOVAH; saying, "O JEHOVAH! I beseech thee, deliver my life." 5 JEHOVAH is gracious and righteous; yea, our GOD is merciful. 6 JEHOVAH preserveth the simple; I was brought very low, and he saved me. 7 Return then unto thy rest, o my soul! since JEHOVAH hath been gracious unto thee. 8 For my life is delivered from death, mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling; that I may walk before thee in the land of the living. 9 I believed that I was lost; I was indeed greatly afflicted: I said in my flight, "all men are deceitful." 10 What return shall I make unto JEHOVAH for all his kindness to me? II I will receive the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of JEHOVAH. 12 I will pay my vows unto JEHOVAH, before all his people now present. 13 The death of his servants is precious in the sight of JEHOVAH. 14 Because, o JEHOVAH! I am thy servant, and the son of thine hand-maid, thou hast set me at large from my bonds. 15 I will offer unto thee the sacrifice of praise; and call upon the name of JEHO VAH. 16 I will pay my vows unto JEHOVAH, before the eyes of all his people now pre sent : 17 In the courts of the house of JEHOVAH; in the midst of thee, o Jerusalem! PSALM CXVII. PRAISE JEHOVAH, o all ye nations! celebrate him, o all ye peoples! 2 For his mercy is great towards us; and the truth of JEHOVAH endureth for ever. PSALM PSALM CXVIII. O GIVE thanks unto JEHOVAH, for he is good, and his mercy endureth for ever. 2 Let the house of Israel now say, that his mercy endureth for ever. 3 Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth for ever. 4 Let those who fear JEHOVAH now say, that his mercy endureth for ever. 5 When I was in distress, I called upon JEHOVAH JEHOVAH answered me by setting me at large. 6 JEHOVAH is among those who help me; I will not fear what man can do unto me; 7 JEHOVAH is among those who help me; I shall therefore, be able to face mine enemies. 8 It is better to trust in JEHOVAH, than to place any confidence in man: 9 It is better to trust in JEHOVAH, than to place any confidence in princes. Io All the nations surrounded me; but in the name of JEHOVAH did I destroy them. II They surrounded me; yea, they surrounded me entirely; but in the name of JEHOVAH did I destroy them. 12 They 12 They surrounded me like bees; but were soon extinct, like a blaze of thorns: for in the name of JEHOVAH did I destroy them. 13 They pushed at me with vehemence, that I might fall; but JEHOVAH helped me. 14 JEHOVAH is my strength, and the subject of my song; and is become my salvation. 15 The voice of joy and triumph is in the dwellings of the righteous, proclaiming; "the right-hand of JEHOVAH hath done mighty things; 16"The right-hand of JEHOVAH is exalted; the right-hand of JEHOVAH hath done mighty things." 17 I shall not die, but live; and recount the works of JEHOVAH. 18 JEHOVAH did greatly chastise me; but did not deliver me up unto death. 19 Open for me the gates of righteousness; that I may enter into them, and give thanks unto JEHOVAH. 20 This is the gate of JEHOVAH; let therighteous enter into it. 21 I will give thanks unto thee, for thou didst hear me; and art become my salvation. 22 The stone which the builders rejected, is become the chief corner-stone: 23 This is JEHOVAH's doing; and it is wonderful in our eyes: 24 This hath JEHOVAH done to-day; we rejoice and are glad through him. 25 Save us now, I beseech thee, O JEHOVAH! I beseech thee, O JEHOVAH! give us now success. 26 Happy be he, who cometh in the name of JEHOVAH. We pronounce a blessing upon you from the house of JE HOVAH. 27 JEHOVAH IS GOD, and he constantly enlighteneth us: bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar. 28 Thou art my GOD, and I will thank thee; thou art my GOD, and I will exalt thee. 29 O give thanks unto JEHOVAH! for he is good, and his mercy endureth for ever. PSALM |