1 I love the Lord because he heard my plea for mercy,
2 and listened to me. As long as I live, I will call to him when I need help.
3 The ropes of death tightened around me, the snares of Sheol confronted me. I was confronted with trouble and sorrow.
4 I called on the name of the Lord, “Please Lord, rescue my life!”
5 The Lord is merciful and fair; our God is compassionate.
6 The Lord protects the untrained; I was in serious trouble and he delivered me.
7 Rest once more, my soul, for the Lord has vindicated you.
8 Yes, Lord, you rescued my life from death, and kept my feet from stumbling.
9 I will serve the Lord in the land of the living.
10 I had faith when I said, “I am severely oppressed.”
11 I rashly declared, “All men are liars.”
12 How can I repay the Lord for all his acts of kindness to me?
13 I will celebrate my deliverance, and call on the name of the Lord.
14 I will fulfill my vows to the Lord before all his people.
15 The Lord values the lives of his faithful followers.
16 Yes, Lord! I am indeed your servant; I am your lowest slave. You saved me from death.
17 I will present a thank offering to you, and call on the name of the Lord.
18 I will fulfill my vows to the Lord before all his people,
19 in the courts of the Lord’s temple, in your midst, O Jerusalem. Praise the Lord!