1 I have loved, because YHWH hears My voice, my supplication, 2 Because He has inclined His ear to me, || And during my days I call. 3 Cords of death have surrounded me, || And straits of Sheol have found me, || I find distress and sorrow. 4 And in the Name of YHWH I call: Ah, now, O YHWH, deliver my soul, 5 YHWH [is] gracious, and righteous, || Indeed, our God [is] merciful, 6 YHWH [is] a preserver of the simple, || I was low, and He gives salvation to me. 7 Return, O my soul, to your rest, || For YHWH has conferred benefits on you. 8 For You have delivered my soul from death, || My eyes from tears, my feet from overthrowing. 9 I habitually walk before YHWH || In the lands of the living. 10 I have believed, for I speak, || I have been greatly afflicted. 11 I said in my haste, “Every man [is] a liar.” 12 What do I return to YHWH? All His benefits [are] on me. 13 I lift up the cup of salvation, || And in the Name of YHWH I call. 14 Let me complete my vows to YHWH, || Now, before all His people. 15 Precious in the eyes of YHWH [is] the death of His saints. 16 Ah, now, O YHWH, for I [am] Your servant; I [am] Your servant, son of Your handmaid; You have opened my bonds. 17 I sacrifice a sacrifice of thanks to You, || And in the Name of YHWH I call. 18 Let me complete my vows to YHWH, || Now, before all His people, 19 In the courts of the house of YHWH, || In your midst, O Jerusalem, praise YAH!