1 I love the Lord because he hears my voice, my pleas for mercy.
2 I will call on him as long as I livebecause he turns his ear toward me.
3 The ropes of death became tangled around me.The horrors of the grave took hold of me.I experienced pain and agony.
4 But I kept calling on the name of the Lord:“Please, Lord, rescue me!”
5 The Lord is merciful and righteous.Our God is compassionate.
6 The Lord protects defenseless people.When I was weak, he saved me.
7 Be at peace again, my soul,because the Lord has been good to you.
8 You saved me from death.You saved my eyes from tears ⌊and⌋ my feet from stumbling.
9 I will walk in the Lord’s presence in this world of the living.
10 I kept my faith even when I said,“I am suffering terribly.”
11 I also said when I was panic-stricken,“Everyone is undependable.”
12 How can I repay the Lordfor all the good that he has done for me?
13 I will take the cup of salvationand call on the name of the Lord.
14 I will keep my vows to the Lordin the presence of all his people.
15 Precious in the sight of the Lordis the death of his faithful ones.
16 O Lord, I am indeed your servant.I am your servant,the son of your female servant.You have freed me from my chains.
17 I will bring a song of thanksgiving to you as a sacrifice.I will call on the name of the Lord.
18 I will keep my vows to the Lordin the presence of all his people,
19 in the courtyards of the Lord’s house,in the middle of Jerusalem.Hallelujah!