§ The Book of Psalms 115

1 I have believed, therefore have I spoken; but I have been humbled exceedingly.

1 Credidi, propter quod locutus sum; ego autem humiliatus sum nimis.

2 I said in my excess: Every man is a liar.

2 Ego dixi in excessu meo: Omnis homo mendax.

3 What shall I render to the Lord, for all the things that he hath rendered to me?

3 Quid retribuam Domino pro omnibus quæ retribuit mihi?

4 I will take the chalice of salvation; and I will call upon the name of the Lord.

4 Calicem salutaris accipiam, et nomen Domini invocabo.

5 I will pay my vows to the Lord before all his people:

5 Vota mea Domino reddam coram omni populo ejus.

6 precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.

6 Pretiosa in conspectu Domini mors sanctorum ejus.

7 O Lord, for I am thy servant: I am thy servant, and the son of thy handmaid. Thou hast broken my bonds:

7 O Domine, quia ego servus tuus; ego servus tuus, et filius ancillæ tuæ. Dirupisti vincula mea:

8 I will sacrifice to thee the sacrifice of praise, and I will call upon the name of the Lord.

8 tibi sacrificabo hostiam laudis, et nomen Domini invocabo.

9 I will pay my vows to the Lord in the sight of all his people:

9 Vota mea Domino reddam in conspectu omnis populi ejus;