1I love Yahweh, because he listens to my voice and my pleas for mercy.
2Because he has inclined his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live.
3The ropes of death wrapped around me, and the pains of the grave took hold of me. I found trouble and sorrow.
4Then I called out Yahweh's name, saying, 'Yahweh, I beg you, save my life.'
5Yahweh is kind and fair. Yes, our God is merciful.
6Yahweh protects the innocent. I was in a low place, and he saved me.
7Return to your rest, my soul, for Yahweh has been good to you.
8Because you saved me from dying, kept my eyes from tears, and my feet from stumbling.
9I will live my life for Yahweh in this world.
10I believed, so I said, "I was suffering greatly."
11In my panic, I declared, "Everyone is a liar."
12How can I repay Yahweh for all the good things he has done for me?
13I will take the cup of salvation and call on Yahweh's name.
14I will keep the promises I made to Yahweh in front of all his people.
15The death of his devoted followers is precious in Yahweh's sight.
16Yahweh, I am truly your servant. I am your servant, the son of your female servant. You have set me free.
17I will offer you sacrifices of thanksgiving and call on Yahweh's name.
18I will keep the promises I made to Yahweh in front of all his people,
19in the courtyards of Yahweh's house, right in the middle of you, Jerusalem. Praise Yah!