1. I love the Lord, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy.
2. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live.
3. The cords of death entangled me, the anguish of the grave came over me; I was overcome by distress 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 full of compassion.
6. The Lord protects the unwary; when I was brought low, he saved me.