1I love the Lord
because he heard my plea for mercy,
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and listened to me.
As long as I live, I will call to him when I need help.
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The ropes of death tightened around me,
the snares of Sheol confronted me.
I was confronted with trouble and sorrow.
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I called on the name of the Lord,
“Please Lord, rescue my life!”
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The Lord is merciful and fair;
our God is compassionate.
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The Lord protects the untrained;
I was in serious trouble and he delivered me.
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Rest once more, my soul,
for the Lord has vindicated you.
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Yes, Lord, you rescued my life from death,
and kept my feet from stumbling.
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I will serve the Lord
in the land of the living.
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I had faith when I said,
“I am severely oppressed.”
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I rashly declared,
“All men are liars.”
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How can I repay the Lord
for all his acts of kindness to me?
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I will celebrate my deliverance,
and call on the name of the Lord.
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I will fulfill my vows to the Lord
before all his people.
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The Lord values
the lives of his faithful followers.
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Yes, Lord! I am indeed your servant;
I am your lowest slave.
You saved me from death.
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I will present a thank offering to you,
and call on the name of the Lord.
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I will fulfill my vows to the Lord
before all his people,
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in the courts of the Lord’s temple,
in your midst, O Jerusalem.
Praise the Lord!