1. I love the Lord because he listensto 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 Lordin 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 Lordfor 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 himis 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 courtyardsin Jerusalem.Praise the Lord!