1. I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice {and} my supplications.
2. Because he hath inclined his ear to me, therefore will I call upon {him} as long as I live.
3. The sorrows of death encompassed me, and the pains of hell came upon me: I found trouble and sorrow.
4. Then I called upon the name of the LORD; O LORD, I beseech thee, deliver my soul.
5. Gracious {is} the LORD, and righteous; yes, our God {is} merciful.
6. The LORD preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me.
7. Return to thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee.
8. For thou hast 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 have I spoken: I was greatly afflicted:
11. I said in my haste, All men {are} liars.
12. What shall I render to the LORD {for} all his benefits towards me?
13. I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD.
14. I will pay my vows to the LORD now in the presence of all his people.
15. Precious in the sight of the LORD {is} the death of his saints.
16. O LORD, truly I {am} thy servant; I {am} thy servant, the son of thy handmaid: thou hast loosed my bonds.
17. I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the LORD.
18. I will pay my vows to the LORD now in the presence of all his people,
19. In the courts of the LORD'S house, in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Praise ye the LORD.
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