1. I love the Lord, because he heard my voice. He heard my cry for his favor.
2. Because he paid attention to me, I will call out to him as long as I live.
3. The ropes of death were wrapped around me. The horrors of the grave came over me. I was overcome by trouble and sorrow.
4. Then I called out to the Lord. I cried out, "Lord, save me!"
5. The Lord is holy and kind. Our God is full of tender love.