14. yes, the sacred vows that I madewhen I was in deep trouble.
15. That is why I am sacrificing burnt offerings to you—the best of my rams as a pleasing aroma,and a sacrifice of bulls and male goats.Interlude
16. Come and listen, all you who fear God,and I will tell you what he did for me.
17. For I cried out to him for help,praising him as I spoke.
18. If I had not confessed the sin in my heart,the Lord would not have listened.
19. But God did listen!He paid attention to my prayer.
20. Praise God, who did not ignore my prayeror withdraw his unfailing love from me.