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