Commentary on Psalms - Volume 5

1I have loved, because heard hath Jehovah the voice of my prayer;

2Because he hath inclined his ear to me, When in my straits I called upon him. ³⁸⁴

3They encompassed me, the snares of death, And the sorrows of the grave found me: Trouble and grief I found.

4And on the name of Jehovah I will call: “I beseech thee, O Jehovah! deliver my soul.”

5Merciful is Jehovah and righteous; And our God is compassionate.

6Guard doth Jehovah the simple: I was brought low and he saved me.

7Return, O my soul! to thy rest; For Jehovah hath dealt kindly with thee. ³⁸⁵

8Because thou hast rescued my soul from death My eye from tears, My foot from falling.

9I will walk before Jehovah in the land of the living.

10I have believed, for I will speak: “I am afflicted greatly.”

11I said in my fear, “Every man is a liar.”

12What shall I render to Jehovah? All his benefits are upon me.

13The cup of salvation I will take, And upon the name of Jehovah I will call.

14My vows to, Jehovah I will perform Now in the presence of all his people.

15Precious in the eyes of Jehovah is the death of his meek ones.

16Come! O Jehovah! for I, am thy servant; I am thy servant, the son of thy handmaid; Thou hast broken my fetters.

17To thee will I sacrifice the sacrifice of praise, And upon the name of Jehovah will I call.

18My vows to Jehovah will I perform Now in the presence of all his people,

19In the courts of the house of Jehovah In the midst of thee, O Jerusalem! Hallelujah.