[1] I have loved, because YHWH hears My voice, my supplication, [2] Because He has inclined His ear to me, || And during my days I call. [3] Cords of death have surrounded me, || And straits of Sheol have found me, || I find distress and sorrow. [4] And in the Name of YHWH I call: Ah, now, O YHWH, deliver my soul, [5] YHWH [is] gracious, and righteous, || Indeed, our God [is] merciful, [6] YHWH [is] a preserver of the simple, || I was low, and He gives salvation to me. [7] Return, O my soul, to your rest, || For YHWH has conferred benefits on you. [8] For You have delivered my soul from death, || My eyes from tears, my feet from overthrowing. [9] I habitually walk before YHWH || In the lands of the living. [10] I have believed, for I speak, || I have been greatly afflicted. [11] I said in my haste, “Every man [is] a liar.” [12] What do I return to YHWH? All His benefits [are] on me. [13] I lift up the cup of salvation, || And in the Name of YHWH I call. [14] Let me complete my vows to YHWH, || Now, before all His people. [15] Precious in the eyes of YHWH [is] the death of His saints. [16] Ah, now, O YHWH, for I [am] Your servant; I [am] Your servant, son of Your handmaid; You have opened my bonds. [17] I sacrifice a sacrifice of thanks to You, || And in the Name of YHWH I call. [18] Let me complete my vows to YHWH, || Now, before all His people, [19] In the courts of the house of YHWH, || In your midst, O Jerusalem, praise YAH!
