1161 I love Yahweh, because he listens to my voice,
and my cries for mercy. 2 Because he has turned his ear to me,
therefore I will call on him as long as I live. 3 The cords of death surrounded me,
the pains of Sheol got a hold of me.
I found trouble and sorrow. 4 Then I called on the name of Yahweh:
“Yahweh, I beg you, deliver my soul.” 5 Yahweh is Gracious and righteous.
Yes, our God is merciful. 6 Yahweh preserves the simple.
I was brought low, and he saved me. 7 Return to your rest, my soul,
for Yahweh has dealt bountifully with you. 8 For you have delivered my soul from death,
my eyes from tears,
and my feet from falling. 9 I will walk before Yahweh in the land of the living.
10 I believed, therefore I said,
“I was greatly afflicted.” 11 I said in my haste,
“All men are liars.” 12 What will I give to Yahweh for all his benefits toward me? 13 I will take the cup of salvation, and call on the name of Yahweh. 14 I will pay my vows to Yahweh,
yes, in the presence of all his people. 15 Precious in the sight of Yahweh is the death of his saints. 16 Yahweh, truly I am your servant.
I am your servant, the son of your handmaid.
You have freed me from my chains. 17 I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving,
and will call on the name of Yahweh. 18 I will pay my vows to Yahweh,
yes, in the presence of all his people, 19 in the courts of Yahweh’s house,
in the midst of you, Jerusalem.
Praise Yah!
