1 I love the Lord, for he heard my voice;

he heard my cry for mercy.

2 Because he turned his ear to me,

I will call on him as long as I live.

3 The cords of death entangled me,

the anguish of the grave came over me;

I was overcome by distress and sorrow.

4 Then I called on the name of the Lord:

“Lord, save me!”

1 I love the Lord, because he hath heard

My voice and my supplications.

2 Because he hath inclined his ear unto me,

Therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.

3 The sorrows of death compassed me,

And the pains of hell gat hold upon me:

I found trouble and sorrow.

4 Then called I upon the name of the Lord;

O Lord, I beseech thee, deliver my soul.

1 I love the Lord because he hears my voice

and my prayer for mercy.

2 Because he bends down to listen,

I will pray as long as I have breath!

3 Death wrapped its ropes around me;

the terrors of the grave overtook me.

I saw only trouble and sorrow.

4 Then I called on the name of the Lord:

“Please, Lord, save me!”

1 I love the Lord, because He has heard My voice and my supplications.

2 Because He has inclined His ear to me,

Therefore I will call upon Him as long as I live.

3 The pains of death surrounded me,

And the pangs of Sheol laid hold of me;

I found trouble and sorrow.

4 Then I called upon the name of the Lord:

“O Lord, I implore You, deliver my soul!”

1 I love the Lord,

because he listens to my prayers for help.

2 He paid attention to me,

so I will call to him for help as long as I live.

3 The ropes of death bound me,

and the fear of the grave took hold of me.

I was troubled and sad.

4 Then I called out the name of the Lord.

I said, “Please, Lord, save me!”

1 I love Jehovah, because he heareth

My voice and my supplications.

2 Because he hath inclined his ear unto me,

Therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.

3 The cords of death compassed me,

And the pains of Sheol gat hold upon me:

I found trouble and sorrow.

4 Then called I upon the name of Jehovah:

O Jehovah, I beseech thee, deliver my soul.

1 I love Jehovah, for he hath heard my voice and my supplications; 2 For he hath inclined his ear unto me, and I will call upon him during all my days. 3 The bands of death encompassed me, and the anguish of Sheol took hold of me; I found trouble and sorrow: 4 Then called I upon the name of Jehovah: I beseech thee, Jehovah, deliver my soul.

1 I love the Lord because he hears my voice, my pleas for mercy. 

2 I will call on him as long as I live 

because he turns his ear toward me. 

3 The ropes of death became tangled around me. 

The horrors of the grave took hold of me. 

I experienced pain and agony. 

4 But I kept calling on the name of the Lord: 

“Please, Lord, rescue me!” 

1 I love the Lord because He has heard

my appeal for mercy.

2 Because He has turned His ear to me,

I will call out to Him as long as I live.

3 The ropes of death were wrapped around me,

and the torments of Sheol overcame me;

I encountered trouble and sorrow.

4 Then I called on the name of Yahweh:

“Yahweh, save me!”

1 I love the Lord because he has heard

my voice and my supplications.

2 Because he inclined his ear to me,

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

3 The snares of death encompassed me;

the pangs of Sheol laid hold on me;

I suffered distress and anguish.

4 Then I called on the name of the Lord,

“O Lord, I pray, save my life!”

1 I love him, because Yahweh has heard

the voice of my supplications.

2 Because he has inclined his ear to me,

I will call all my days.

3 The ropes of death encircled me,

and the distresses of Sheol found me.

I found trouble and grief.

4 Then I called on the name of Yahweh:

“O Yahweh, please save my life!”

1 I love the Lord, because he heard my voice.

He heard my cry for his favor.

2 Because he paid attention to me,

I will call out to him as long as I live.

3 The ropes of death were wrapped around me.

The horrors of the grave came over me.

I was overcome by trouble and sorrow.

4 Then I called out to the Lord.

I cried out, “Lord, save me!”

1 I love the Lord, because He hears

My voice and my supplications.

2 Because He has inclined His ear to me,

Therefore I shall call upon Him as long as I live.

3 The cords of death encompassed me

And the terrors of Sheol came upon me;

I found distress and sorrow.

4 Then I called upon the name of the Lord:

“O Lord, I beseech You, save my life!”

12 What shall I return to the Lord

for all his goodness to me?

13 I will lift up the cup of salvation

and call on the name of the Lord.

14 I will fulfill my vows to the Lord

in the presence of all his people.

15 Precious in the sight of the Lord

is the death of his faithful servants.

16 Truly I am your servant, Lord;

I serve you just as my mother did;

you have freed me from my chains.

17 I will sacrifice a thank offering to you

and call on the name of the Lord.

18 I will fulfill my vows to the Lord

in the presence of all his people,

19 in the courts of the house of the Lord—

in your midst, Jerusalem.

Praise the Lord.

12 What shall I render unto the Lord

For all his benefits toward me?

13 I will take the cup of salvation,

And call upon the name of the Lord.

14 I will pay my vows unto 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, and the son of thine 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 unto 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.

12 What can I offer the Lord

for all he has done for me?

13 I will lift up the cup of salvation

and praise the Lord’s name for saving me.

14 I will keep my promises to the Lord

in the presence of all his people.

15 The Lord cares deeply

when his loved ones die.

16 O Lord, I am your servant;

yes, I am your servant, born into your household;

you have freed me from my chains.

17 I will offer you a sacrifice of thanksgiving

and call on the name of the Lord.

18 I will fulfill my vows to the Lord

in the presence of all his people—

19 in the house of the Lord

in the heart of Jerusalem.

Praise the Lord!

12 What shall I render to the Lord

For all His benefits toward me?

13 I will take up 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 Your servant;

I am Your servant, the son of Your maidservant;

You have loosed my bonds.

17 I will offer to You 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 you, O Jerusalem.

Praise the Lord!

12 What can I give the Lord

for all the good things he has given to me?

13 I will lift up the cup of salvation,

and I will pray to the Lord.

14 I will give the Lord what I promised

in front of all his people.

15 The death of one that belongs to the Lord

is precious in his sight.

16 Lord, I am your servant;

I am your servant and the son of your female servant.

You have freed me from my chains.

17 I will give you an offering to show thanks to you,

and I will pray to the Lord.

18 I will give the Lord what I promised

in front of all his people,

19 in the Temple courtyards

in Jerusalem.

Praise the Lord!

12 What shall I render unto Jehovah

For all his benefits toward me?

13 I will take the cup of salvation,

And call upon the name of Jehovah.

14 I will pay my vows unto Jehovah,

Yea, in the presence of all his people.

15 Precious in the sight of Jehovah

Is the death of his saints.

16 O Jehovah, 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 Jehovah.

18 I will pay my vows unto Jehovah,

Yea, in the presence of all his people,

19 In the courts of Jehovah’s house,

In the midst of thee, O Jerusalem.

Praise ye Jehovah.

12 What shall I render unto Jehovah, for all his benefits toward me? 13 I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of Jehovah. 14 I will perform my vows unto Jehovah, yea, before all his people. 15 Precious in the sight of Jehovah is the death of his saints. 16 Yea, Jehovah! for 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 Jehovah. 18 I will perform my vows unto Jehovah, yea, before all his people, 19 In the courts of Jehovah’s house, in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Hallelujah!

12 How can I repay the Lord 

for all the good that he has done for me? 

13 I will take the cup of salvation 

and call on the name of the Lord. 

14 I will keep my vows to the Lord 

in the presence of all his people. 

15 Precious in the sight of the Lord 

is the death of his faithful ones. 

16 O Lord, I am indeed your servant. 

I am your servant, 

the son of your female servant. 

You have freed me from my chains. 

17 I will bring a song of thanksgiving to you as a sacrifice. 

I will call on the name of the Lord. 

18 I will keep my vows to the Lord 

in the presence of all his people, 

19 in the courtyards of the Lord’s house, 

in the middle of Jerusalem. 

Hallelujah! 

12 How can I repay the Lord

for all the good He has done for me?

13 I will take the cup of salvation

and call on the name of Yahweh.

14 I will fulfill my vows to the Lord

in the presence of all His people.

15 The death of His faithful ones

is valuable in the Lord’s sight.

16 Lord, I am indeed Your servant;

I am Your servant, the son of Your female servant.

You have loosened my bonds.

17 I will offer You a sacrifice of thanksgiving

and call on the name of Yahweh.

18 I will fulfill my vows to the Lord

in the presence of all His people,

19 in the courts of the Lord’s house—

within you, Jerusalem.

Hallelujah!

12 What shall I return to the Lord

for all his bounty to me?

13 I will lift up the cup of salvation

and call on the name of the Lord;

14 I will pay my vows to the Lord

in the presence of all his people.

15 Precious in the sight of the Lord

is the death of his faithful ones.

16 O Lord, I am your servant;

I am your servant, the child of your serving girl.

You have loosed my bonds.

17 I will offer to you a thanksgiving sacrifice

and call on the name of the Lord.

18 I will pay my vows to the Lord

in the presence of all his people,

19 in the courts of the house of the Lord,

in your midst, O Jerusalem.

Praise the Lord!

12 What shall I give back to Yahweh

for all his benefits to me?

13 I will lift up the cup of salvation

and proclaim the name of Yahweh.

14 I will pay my vows made to Yahweh

in the presence of all his people.

15 Costly in Yahweh’s view is

the death of his faithful ones.

16 Ah, Yahweh, I am indeed your servant;

I am your servant, the child of your maidservant.

You have loosed my bonds.

17 I will offer to you a sacrifice of thanksgiving,

and proclaim the name of Yahweh.

18 I will pay my vows made to Yahweh

in the presence of all his people,

19 in the courts of the house of Yahweh,

in the midst of you, O Jerusalem.

Praise Yah!

12 The Lord has been so good to me!

How can I ever pay him back?

13 I will bring an offering of wine to the Lord

and thank him for saving me.

I will worship him.

14 In front of all of the Lord’s people,

I will do what I promised him.

15 The Lord pays special attention

when his faithful people die.

16 Lord, I serve you.

I serve you just as my mother did.

You have set me free from the chains of my suffering.

17 Lord, I will sacrifice a thank offering to you.

I will worship you.

18 In front of all of the Lord’s people,

I will do what I promised him.

19 I will keep my promise in the courtyards of the Lord’s temple.

I will keep my promise in Jerusalem itself.

Praise the Lord.

12 What shall I render to the Lord

For all His benefits toward me?

13 I shall lift up the cup of salvation

And call upon the name of the Lord.

14 I shall pay my vows to the Lord,

Oh may it be in the presence of all His people.

15 Precious in the sight of the Lord

Is the death of His godly ones.

16 O Lord, surely I am Your servant,

I am Your servant, the son of Your handmaid,

You have loosed my bonds.

17 To You I shall offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving,

And call upon the name of the Lord.

18 I shall pay my vows to the Lord,

Oh may it be in the presence of all His people,

19 In the courts of the Lord’s house,

In the midst of you, O Jerusalem.

Praise the Lord!