[1] I have given my love to the Lord, because he has given ear to the voice
of my cry and my prayer. [2] He has let my request come before him, and I
will make my prayer to him all my days. [3] The nets of death were round
me, and the pains of the underworld had me in their grip; I was full of
trouble and sorrow. [4] Then I made my prayer to the Lord, saying, O Lord,
take my soul out of trouble. [5] The Lord is full of grace and
righteousness; truly, he is a God of mercy. [6] The Lord keeps the simple;
I was made low, and he was my saviour. [7] Come back to your rest, O my
soul; for the Lord has given you your reward. [8] You have taken my soul
from the power of death, keeping my eyes from weeping, and my feet from
falling. [9] I will go before the Lord in the land of the living. [10] I
still had faith, though I said, I am in great trouble; [11] Though I said
in my fear, All men are false. [12] What may I give to the Lord for all the
good things which he has done for me? [13] I will take the cup of
salvation, and give praise to the name of the Lord. [14] I will make the
offering of my oath to the Lord, even before all his people. [15] Dear in
the eyes of the Lord is the death of his saints. [16] O Lord, truly I am
your servant; I am your servant, the son of her who is your servant; by you
have my cords been broken. [17] I will give an offering of praise to you,
and make my prayer in the name of the Lord. [18] I will make the offerings
of my oath, even before all his people; [19] In the Lord's house, even in
Jerusalem. Praise be to the Lord.