[1] I love the LORD because he has heard my 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 the LORD: " LORD, 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 LORD in the land of the living. [10] I believed, even when I said, "I am severely oppressed." [11] In my alarm I said, "Everyone is a liar." [12] How can I repay the LORD for all the good he has done for me? [13] I will take the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD. [14] I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all his people. [15] The death of his faithful ones is 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 thanksgiving sacrifice and call on the name of the LORD. [18] I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all his people, [19] in the courts of the LORD's house- within you, Jerusalem. Hallelujah!
