[1] I love the Lord because he listens to my prayers for help. [2] He paid attention to me. So I will call to him for help as long as I live. [3] The ropes of death bound me. The fear of death took hold of me. I was troubled and sad. [4] Then I called out the name of the Lord. I said, "Please, Lord, save me!" [5] The Lord is kind and does what is right. Our God is merciful. [6] The Lord watches over the foolish. When I was helpless, he saved me. [7] I said to myself, "Relax, because the Lord takes care of you." [8] Lord, you have saved me from death. You have stopped my eyes from crying. You have kept me from being defeated. [9] So I will walk with the Lord in the land of the living. [10] I believed, so I said, "I am completely ruined." [11] In my distress I said, "All people are liars." [12] What can I give the Lord for all the good things he has given to me? [13] I will give him a drink offering for saving me. And I will pray to the Lord. [14] In front of all his people, I will give the Lord what I promised. [15] The death of one that belongs to him is precious to the Lord. [16] Lord, I am your servant. I am your servant and the son of your female servant. You have freed me from my chains. [17] I will give an offering to show thanks to you. And I will worship the Lord. [18] In front of all his people, I will give the Lord what I promised. [19] I will do this in the Temple courtyards in Jerusalem. Praise the Lord!
