1 I love the Lordbecause he heard my plea for mercy,
2 and listened to me.As long as I live, I will call to him when I need help.
3 The ropes of death tightened around me,the snares of Sheol confronted me.I was confronted with trouble and sorrow.
4 I called on the name of the Lord,“Please Lord, rescue my life!”
5 The Lord is merciful and fair;our God is compassionate.
6 The Lord protects the untrained;I was in serious trouble and he delivered me.
7 Rest once more, my soul,for the Lord has vindicated you.
8 Yes, Lord, you rescued my life from death,and kept my feet from stumbling.
9 I will serve the Lordin the land of the living.
10 I had faith when I said,“I am severely oppressed.”
11 I rashly declared,“All men are liars.”
12 How can I repay the Lordfor all his acts of kindness to me?
13 I will celebrate my deliverance,and call on the name of the Lord.
14 I will fulfill my vows to the Lordbefore all his people.
15 The Lord valuesthe lives of his faithful followers.
16 Yes, Lord! I am indeed your servant;I am your lowest slave.You saved me from death.
17 I will present a thank offering to you,and call on the name of the Lord.
18 I will fulfill my vows to the Lordbefore all his people,
19 in the courts of the Lord’s temple,in your midst, O Jerusalem.Praise the Lord!