I love the Lord, because He hears [and continues to hear]
My voice and my supplications (my pleas, my cries, my specific needs).

Precious [and of great consequence] in the sight of the Lord
Is the death of His godly ones [so He watches over them].

What will I give to the Lord [in return]
For all His benefits toward me?
[How can I repay Him for His precious blessings?]

I believed [and clung to my God] when I said,
“I am greatly afflicted.”

The cords and sorrows of death encompassed me,
And the terrors of Sheol came upon me;
I found distress and sorrow.

Return to your rest, O my soul,
For the Lord has dealt bountifully with you.

Gracious is the Lord, and [consistently] righteous;
Yes, our God is compassionate.

I will lift up the cup of salvation
And call on the name of the Lord.

O Lord, truly I am Your servant;
I am Your servant, the son of Your handmaid;
You have unfastened my chains.

I will offer to You the sacrifice of thanksgiving,
And will call on the name of the Lord.

For You have rescued my life from death,
My eyes from tears,
And my feet from stumbling and falling.

The Lord protects the simple (childlike);
I was brought low [humbled and discouraged], and He saved me.

Then I called on the name of the Lord:
“O Lord, please save my life!”

I said in my alarm,
“All men are liars.”

Because He has inclined His ear to me,
Therefore I will call on Him as long as I live.

I will pay my vows to the Lord,
Yes, in the presence of all His people.

I will walk [in submissive wonder] before the Lord
In the land of the living.

In the courts of the Lord’s house (temple)—
In the midst of you, O Jerusalem.
Praise the Lord! (Hallelujah!)

I will pay my vows to the Lord,
Yes, in the presence of all His people,