[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, and the fear of the grave 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 saved me from death. You stopped my eyes from crying; you 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 lift up the cup of salvation, and I will pray to the LORD. [14] I will give the LORD what I promised in front of all his people. [15] The death of one that belongs to the LORD is precious in his sight. [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 you an offering to show thanks to you, and I will pray to the LORD. [18] I will give the LORD what I promised in front of all his people, [19] in the Temple courtyards in Jerusalem. Praise the LORD!
