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Psalms 114
Septuagint (Brenton, 1851) 114 compared with Septuagint (LXX2012) 115
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1Alleluia. I am well pleased, because the Lord will hearken to the voice of my supplication.
1(116) Alleluia. I am well pleased, because the Lord will listen to the voice of my supplication.
2Because he has inclined his ear to me, therefore will I call upon him while I live.
2Because he has inclined his ear to me, therefore will I call upon him while I live.
3The pangs of death compassed me; the dangers of hell found me: I found affliction and sorrow.
3The pangs of death compassed me; the dangers of hell found me: I found affliction and sorrow.
4Then I called on the name of the Lord: O Lord, deliver my soul.
4Then I called on the name of the Lord: O Lord, deliver my soul.
5The Lord is merciful and righteous; yea, our God has pity.
5The Lord is merciful and righteous; yes, our God has pity.
6The Lord preserves the simple: I was brought low, and he delivered me.
6The Lord preserves the simple: I was brought low, and he delivered me.
7Return to thy rest, O my soul; for the Lord has dealt bountifully with thee.
7Return to your rest, O my soul; for the Lord has dealt bountifully with you.
8For he has delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling.
8For he has delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, and my feet from falling.
9I shall be well-pleasing before the Lord in the land of the living.
9I shall be well-pleasing before the Lord in the land of the living. (115) Alleluia.