1 I love the Lord because He has heardmy appeal for mercy.
2 Because He has turned His ear to me,I will call out to Him as long as I live.
3 The ropes of death were wrapped around me,and the torments of Sheol overcame me;I encountered trouble and sorrow.
4 Then I called on the name of Yahweh:“Yahweh, save me! ”
5 The Lord is gracious and righteous;our God is compassionate.
6 The Lord guards the inexperienced;I was helpless, and He saved me.
7 Return to your rest, my soul,for the Lord has been good to you.
8 For You, Lord, rescued me from death,my eyes from tears,my feet from stumbling.
9 I will walk before the Lordin the land of the living.
10 I believed, even when I said,“I am severely afflicted.”
11 In my alarm I said,“Everyone is a liar.”
12 How can I repay the Lordfor all the good He has done for me?
13 I will take the cup of salvationand call on the name of Yahweh.
14 I will fulfill my vows to the Lordin the presence of all His people.
15 The death of His faithful onesis valuable in the Lord’s sight.
16 Lord, I am indeed Your servant;I am Your servant, the son of Your female servant.You have loosened my bonds.
17 I will offer You a sacrifice of thanksgivingand call on the name of Yahweh.
18 I will fulfill my vows to the Lordin the presence of all His people,
19 in the courts of the Lord’s house —within you, Jerusalem. Hallelujah!