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Psalms 116

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1

I love the LORD, because he listens to my voice, and my cries for mercy.

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Verse 1. Alleluia. This word is found at the end of the last psalm, in Hebrew Bible.—The captives invite all to thank God for their delivery, which was a most striking figure of the world’s redemption, in which sense the apostle (Romans 15:11) quotes this psalm, with the holy Fathers, though Ven. Bede puts it in the mouth of Ezechias, after the retrogradation of the sun. Kimchi allows that it regards the times of the Messias. Calmet.—Praise him. Saint Paul reads, magnify him, as the Hebrew means, “extol” by your praises. Bert.—All are invited to praise, as the redemption is sufficient, ( Worthington.) and designed for all the posterity of Adam.

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LORD or GOD in all caps is from the Hebrew יהוה Yahweh except when otherwise noted as being from the short form יה Yah.

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2

Because he has turned his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live.

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Verse 2. Remaineth is not in Hebrew Mercy and truth confirm us. Bible.—The psalmist acknowledges that he also stands in need of them, and Saint John assures us, that grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. Bert.—No promise had been made to the Gentiles ( Worthington.) by the law; though they were all included in the original promise. Genesis 3:15. Bible.—God hath withdrawn them from idolatry, to impart to them his mercies. Calmet.

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3

The cords of death surrounded me, the pains of Sheol got a hold of me. I found trouble and sorrow.

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Sheol is the place of the dead.

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4

Then I called on the LORD’s name: “LORD, I beg you, deliver my soul.”

5

The LORD is gracious and righteous. Yes, our God is merciful.

6

The LORD preserves the simple. I was brought low, and he saved me.

7

Return to your rest, my soul, for the LORD has dealt bountifully with you.

8

For you have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, and my feet from falling.

9

I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living.

10

I believed, therefore I said, “I was greatly afflicted.”

11

I said in my haste, “All people are liars.”

12

What will I give to the LORD for all his benefits toward me?

13

I will take the cup of salvation, and call on the LORD’s name.

14

I will pay my vows to the LORD, yes, in the presence of all his people.

15

Precious in the LORD’s sight is the death of his saints.

16

LORD, truly I am your servant. I am your servant, the son of your servant girl. You have freed me from my chains.

17

I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call on the LORD’s name.

18

I will pay my vows to the LORD, yes, in the presence of all his people,

19

in the courts of the LORD’s house, in the middle of you, Jerusalem. Praise the LORD!

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Hebrew: יה Yah

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