1I love the LORD, because he listens to my voice, 2Because he has turned his ear to me, 3The cords of death surrounded me, 4Then I called on the name of the LORD: 5The LORD is Gracious and righteous. 6The LORD preserves the simple. 7Return to your rest, my soul, 8For you have delivered my soul from death, 9I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living.¶ 10I believed, therefore I said, 11I said in my haste, 12What will I give to the LORD for all his benefits toward me?¶ 13I will take the cup of salvation, and call on the name of the LORD.¶ 14I will pay my vows to the LORD, 15Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his holy ones.¶ 16LORD, truly I am your servant. 17I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving, 18I will pay my vows to the LORD, 19in the courts of the LORD's house,