1 I love the Lord, because he listens to my voice,and my cries for mercy.
2 Because he has turned his ear to me,therefore I will call on him as long as I live.
3 The cords of death surrounded me,the pains of Sheol got a hold of me.I found trouble and sorrow.
4 Then I called on the Lord’s name:“Lord, I beg you, deliver my soul.”
5 The Lord is Gracious and righteous.Yes, our God is merciful.
6 The Lord preserves the simple.I was brought low, and he saved me.
7 Return to your rest, my soul,for the Lord has dealt bountifully with you.
8 For you have delivered my soul from death,my eyes from tears,and my feet from falling.
9 I will walk before the Lord in the land of the living.
10 I believed, therefore I said,“I was greatly afflicted.”
11 I said in my haste,“All people are liars.”
12 What will I give to the Lord for all his benefits toward me?
13 I will take the cup of salvation, and call on the Lord’s name.
14 I will pay my vows to the Lord,yes, in the presence of all his people.
15 Precious in the Lord’s sight is the death of his holy ones.
16 Lord, truly I am your servant.I am your servant, the son of your servant.You have freed me from my chains.
17 I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving,and will call on the Lord’s name.
18 I will pay my vows to the Lord,yes, in the presence of all his people,
19 in the courts of the Lord’s house,in the middle of you, Jerusalem.Praise the Lord!