^{1 Ref} I have given my love to the Lord, because he has given ear to the voice of my cry and my prayer.

^{2 Ref} He has let my request come before him, and I will make my prayer to him all my days.

^{3 Ref} The nets of death were round me, and the pains of the underworld had me in their grip; I was full of trouble and sorrow.

^{1 Ref} I love Jehovah, because he heareth My voice and my supplications.

^{2 Ref} Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, Therefore will I call `upon him' as long as I live.

^{3 Ref} The cords of death compassed me, And the pains of Sheol gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow.

^{1 Ref} I love Yahweh, because he listens to my voice, And my cries for mercy.

^{2 Ref} Because he has turned his ear to me, Therefore I will call on him as long as I live.

^{3 Ref} The cords of death surrounded me, The pains of Sheol got a hold of me. I found trouble and sorrow.