1 I love the Lord, because he listens to my voice, and my cries for mercy.
2 Because he has turned his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live.
3 The cords of death surrounded me, the pains of Sheol got a hold of me. I found trouble and sorrow.
4 Then called I on the name of the Lord: "O Lord, I beg you, deliver my soul."
5 Gracious is the Lord, and righteous; yes, our God is merciful.
6 The Lord preserves the simple. I was brought low, and he saved me.
7 Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has dealt bountifully with you.
8 For you have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, and my feet from falling.
9 I will walk before the Lord in the land of the living.
10 (115:1) I believed, therefore I said, "I was greatly afflicted."
11 (115:2) I said in my haste, "All men are liars."
12 (115:3) What will I give to the Lord for all his benefits toward me?
13 (115:4) I will take the cup of salvation, and call on the name of the Lord.
14 (115:5) I will pay my vows to the Lord, yes, in the presence of all his people.
15 (115:6) Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.
16 (115:7) O Lord, truly I am your servant. I am your servant, the son of your handmaid. You have freed me from my chains.
17 (115:8) I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call on the name of the Lord.
18 (115:9) I will pay my vows to the Lord, yes, in the presence of all his people,
19 (115:10) In the courts of the Lord's house, in the midst of you, Jerusalem. Praise the Lord!