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.