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- 1 I love the LORD, 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 the LORD’s name: “LORD, I beg you, deliver my soul.”
- 5 The LORD is gracious and righteous. Yes, our God is merciful.
- 6 The LORD preserves the simple. I was brought low, and he saved me.
- 7 Return to your rest, my soul, for the LORD 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 the LORD in the land of the living.
- 10 I believed, therefore I said, “I was greatly afflicted.”
- 11 I said in my haste, “All people are liars.”
- 12 What will I give to the LORD for all his benefits toward me?
- 13 I will take the cup of salvation, and call on the LORD’s name.
- 14 I will pay my vows to the LORD, yes, in the presence of all his people.
- 15 Precious in the LORD’s sight is the death of his saints.
- 16 LORD, truly I am your servant. I am your servant, the son of your servant girl. You have freed me from my chains.
- 17 I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call on the LORD’s name.
- 18 I will pay my vows to the LORD, yes, in the presence of all his people,
- 19 in the courts of the LORD’s house, in the middle of you, Jerusalem. Praise the LORD!