^{1 Ref} I have loved, because Jehovah heareth My voice, my supplication,

^{2 Ref} Because He hath inclined His ear to me, And during my days I call.

^{3 Ref} Compassed me have cords of death, And straits of Sheol have found me, Distress and sorrow I find.

^{4 Ref} And in the name of Jehovah I call: I pray Thee, O Jehovah, deliver my soul,

^{5 Ref} Gracious `is' Jehovah, and righteous, Yea, our God `is' merciful,

^{6 Ref} A preserver of the simple `is' Jehovah, I was low, and to me He giveth salvation.