1I love the LORD, because he has heard my voice and my prayers for mercy.
2He has turned his ear to me, so I will call on him as long as I live.
3The sorrows of death surrounded me, and the pains of hell took hold of me. I found trouble and sorrow.
4Then I called on the name of the LORD: "O LORD, I beg you, save my soul."
5The LORD is gracious and righteous. Yes, our God is merciful.
6The LORD keeps the simple safe. I was brought low, and he helped me.
7Return to your rest, O my soul, for the LORD has been generous to you.
8For you have saved my soul from death, my eyes from tears, and my feet from falling.
9I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living.
10I believed, and so I have spoken. I was greatly afflicted.
11I said in my haste, "All men are liars."
12What shall I give back to the LORD for all his good gifts to me?
13I will take the cup of salvation, and call on the name of the LORD.
14I will pay my vows to the LORD now, in front of all his people.
15Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.
16O LORD, truly I am your servant. I am your servant, the son of your handmaid. You have untied my chains.
17I will offer you the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call on the name of the LORD.
18I will pay my vows to the LORD now, in front of all his people,
19in the courts of the LORD's house, in the middle of you, O Jerusalem. Praise the LORD.