[1] I love it when the the Lord hears my prayers.
[2] I love it when he listens to me when I call for help.
[3] ˻I almost died!˼ Death’s ropes were wrapped around me. The grave was closing in around me. I was scared and worried.
[4] Then I called on the Lord’s name. I said: ”Lord, save me!”
[5] The Lord is good and merciful. God is kind.
[6] The Lord takes care of helpless people. I was without help, and the Lord saved me.
[7] My soul, relax! The Lord is caring for you.
[8] God, you saved my soul from death. You stopped my tears. You kept me from falling.
[9] I will continue to serve the Lord in the land of the living.
[10] I continued believing even when I said, ”I am ruined!”
[11] Yes, even when I was afraid and said, ”All men are liars!”
[12] What can I give to the Lord? The Lord gave me everything I have!
[13] He saved me, so I will give him a drink offering. And I will call on the Lord’s name.
[14] I will give the Lord the things I promised. I will go in front of all his people now.
[15] The death of one of the Lord’s followers is very important to the Lord.
[16] Lord, I am one of your servants! I am your servant, a child of one of your servant women. Lord, you were my first teacher!
[17] I will give you a thank offering. I will call on the Lord’s name.
[18] I will give the Lord the things I promised. I will go in front of all his people now.
[19] I will go to the temple in Jerusalem. Praise the Lord!