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!