1 I love the LORD, for he has heard my voice.
He turned to me and heard my cry for mercy.
Anguished by death and overcome by sorrow,
I turned in my distress to God in prayer.

2 Our God is gracious, merciful, and just.
He watches over all the simple-hearted.
Rest, O my soul, and trust him for salvation.
Remember all his goodness shown to you.

3 For you, O LORD, have saved my soul from death.
You kept my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling.
I kept my faith, though I was much afflicted.
Dismayed, I said, ""All people are untrue.""

4 How can I pay the LORD for all his gifts?
I will lift up the cup of full salvation.
I will fulfill my vows to God my Savior.
With all his saints I'll call upon his name.

5 Precious to God the dying of his saints.
I am your faithful servant, freed from bondage.
I'll pay my vows and, with your people, thank you.
Come to his house, O people, praise the LORD!