1I love God because he listened to me, listened as I begged for mercy.
2He listened so intently as I laid out my case before him.
3Death stared me in the face, hell was hard on my heels. Up against it, I didn't know which way to turn;
4then I called out to God for help: "Please, God!" I cried out. "Save my life!"
5God is gracious - it is he who makes things right, our most compassionate God.
6God takes the side of the helpless; when I was at the end of my rope, he saved me.
7I said to myself, "Relax and rest. God has showered you with blessings.
8Soul, you've been rescued from death; Eye, you've been rescued from tears; And you, Foot, were kept from stumbling."
9I'm striding in the presence of God, alive in the land of the living!
10I stayed faithful, though bedeviled, and despite a ton of bad luck,
11Despite giving up on the human race, saying, "They're all liars and cheats."
12What can I give back to God for the blessings he's poured out on me?
13I'll lift high the cup of salvation - a toast to God! I'll pray in the name of God;
14I'll complete what I promised God I'd do, and I'll do it together with his people.
15When they arrive at the gates of death, God welcomes those who love him.
16Oh, God, here I am, your servant, your faithful servant: set me free for your service!
17I'm ready to offer the thanksgiving sacrifice and pray in the name of God.
18I'll complete what I promised God I'd do, and I'll do it in company with his people,
19In the place of worship, in God's house, in Jerusalem, God's city. Hallelujah!