^{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.

^{4 Ref} Then I made my prayer to the Lord, saying, O Lord, take my soul out of trouble.

^{5 Ref} The Lord is full of grace and righteousness; truly, he is a God of mercy.

^{6 Ref} The Lord keeps the simple; I was made low, and he was my saviour.

^{7 Ref} Come back to your rest, O my soul; for the Lord has given you your reward.