1 I love Jehovah, because he listens to my voice,

and my cries for mercy.

2 Because he has turned his ear to me,

therefore I will call on him as long as I live.

3 The cords of death surrounded me,

the pains of Sheol got a hold of me.

I found trouble and sorrow.

4 Then I called on Jehovah’s name:

“Jehovah, I beg you, deliver my soul.”

5 Jehovah is gracious and righteous.

Yes, our God is merciful.

6 Jehovah preserves the simple.

I was brought low, and he saved me.

7 Return to your rest, my soul,

for Jehovah has dealt bountifully with you.

8 For you have delivered my soul from death,

my eyes from tears,

and my feet from falling.

9 I will walk before Jehovah in the land of the living.

10 I believed, therefore I said,

“I was greatly afflicted.”

11 I said in my haste,

“All men are liars.”

12 What will I give to Jehovah for all his benefits toward me?

13 I will take the cup of salvation, and call on Jehovah’s name.

14 I will pay my vows to Jehovah,

yes, in the presence of all his people.

15 Precious in Jehovah’s sight is the death of his saints.

16 Jehovah, truly I am your servant.

I am your servant, the son of your servant.

You have freed me from my chains.

17 I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving,

and will call on Jehovah’s name.

18 I will pay my vows to Jehovah,

yes, in the presence of all his people,

19 in the courts of Jehovah’s house,

in the middle of you, Jerusalem.

Praise Jah!