| NET Bible | International Standard Version |
| 1I love the LORD because he heard my plea for mercy, | 1I love the LORD because he has heard my prayer for mercy; |
| 2and listened to me. As long as I live, I will call to him when I need help. | 2for he listens to me whenever I call. |
| 3The ropes of death tightened around me, the snares of Sheol confronted me. I was confronted with trouble and sorrow. | 3The ropes of death were wound around me and the anguish of Sheol came upon me; I encountered distress and sorrow. |
| 4I called on the name of the LORD, "Please LORD, rescue my life!" | 4Then I called on the name of the LORD, "LORD, please deliver me!" |
| 5The LORD is merciful and fair; our God is compassionate. | 5The LORD is gracious and righteous; our God is compassionate; |
| 6The LORD protects the untrained; I was in serious trouble and he delivered me. | 6the LORD watches over the innocent; I was brought low, and he delivered me. |
| 7Rest once more, my soul, for the LORD has vindicated you. | 7Return to your resting place, my soul, for the LORD treated you generously. |
| 8Yes, LORD, you rescued my life from death, and kept my feet from stumbling. | 8Indeed, you delivered my soul from death, my eyes from crying, and my feet from stumbling. |
| 9I will serve the LORD in the land of the living. | 9I will walk in the LORD's presence in the lands of the living. |
| 10I had faith when I said, "I am severely oppressed." | 10I will continue to believe, even when I say, "I am greatly afflicted" |
| 11I rashly declared, "All men are liars." | 11and speak hastily, "All people are liars!" |
| 12How can I repay the LORD for all his acts of kindness to me? | 12What will I return to the LORD for all his benefits to me? |
| 13I will celebrate my deliverance, and call on the name of the LORD. | 13I will raise my cup of deliverance and invoke the LORD's name. |
| 14I will fulfill my vows to the LORD before all his people. | 14I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all his people. |
| 15The LORD values the lives of his faithful followers. | 15In the sight of the LORD, the death of his faithful ones is valued. |
| 16Yes, LORD! I am indeed your servant; I am your lowest slave. You saved me from death. | 16LORD, I am indeed your servant. I am your servant. I am the son of your handmaid. You have released my bonds. |
| 17I will present a thank offering to you, and call on the name of the LORD. | 17I will bring you a thanksgiving offering and call on the name of the LORD! |
| 18I will fulfill my vows to the LORD before all his people, | 18I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all his people, |
| 19in the courts of the LORD's temple, in your midst, O Jerusalem. Praise the LORD! | 19in the courts of the LORD's house, in your midst, Jerusalem. Hallelujah! |
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