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.