I sought the LORD’s help and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.Those who look to him for help are happy; their faces are not ashamed.This oppressed man cried out and the LORD heard; he saved him from all his troubles.
When he struck them down, they sought his favor; they turned back and longed for God.They remembered that God was their protector, and that the sovereign God was their deliverer.
To you, O LORD, I cried out; I begged the Lord for mercy:“ What profit is there in taking my life, in my descending into the Pit? Can the dust of the grave praise you? Can it declare your loyalty?Hear, O LORD, and have mercy on me! O LORD, deliver me!”Then you turned my lament into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and covered me with joy.So now my heart will sing to you and not be silent; O LORD my God, I will always give thanks to you.
I called on the name of the LORD,“ Please LORD, rescue my life!”The LORD is merciful and fair; our God is compassionate.The LORD protects the untrained; I was in serious trouble and he delivered me.Rest once more, my soul, for the LORD has vindicated you.Yes, LORD, you rescued my life from death, and kept my feet from stumbling.