1 I have loved, because Jehovah heareth My voice, my supplication,2 Because He hath inclined His ear to me, And during my days I call.3 Compassed me have cords of death, And straits of Sheol have found me, Distress and sorrow I find.4 And in the name of Jehovah I call: I pray Thee, O Jehovah, deliver my soul,5 Gracious *is Jehovah, and righteous, Yea, our God is merciful,6 A preserver of the simple *is Jehovah, I was low, and to me He giveth salvation.7 Turn back, O my soul, to thy rest, For Jehovah hath conferred benefits on thee.8 For Thou hast delivered my soul from death, My eyes from tears, my feet from overthrowing.9 I walk habitually before Jehovah In the lands of the living.10 I have believed, for I speak, I -- I have been afflicted greatly.11 I said in my haste, `Every man *is a liar.`12 What do I return to Jehovah? All His benefits *are upon me.13 The cup of salvation I lift up, And in the name of Jehovah I call.14 My vows to Jehovah let me complete, I pray you, before all His people.15 Precious in the eyes of Jehovah *is the death for His saints.16 Cause *it to come, O Jehovah, for I am Thy servant. I am Thy servant, son of Thy handmaid, Thou hast opened my bonds.17 To Thee I sacrifice a sacrifice of thanks, And in the name of Jehovah I call.18 My vows to Jehovah let me complete, I pray you, before all His people,19 In the courts of the house of Jehovah, In thy midst, O Jerusalem, praise ye Jah!