I sought the Lord, and He answered me and delivered me from all my fears.Those who look to Him are radiant with joy; their faces will never be ashamed.This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him and saved him from all his troubles.
When He killed some of them, the rest began to seek Him; they repented and searched for God.They remembered that God was their rock, the Most High God, their Redeemer.
Lord, I called to You; I sought favor from my Lord:“ What gain is there in my death, if I go down to the Pit? Will the dust praise You? Will it proclaim Your truth?Lord, listen and be gracious to me; Lord, be my helper.”You turned my lament into dancing; You removed my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness,so that I can sing to You and not be silent. Lord my God, I will praise You forever.
Then I called on the name of Yahweh:“ Yahweh, save me!”The Lord is gracious and righteous; our God is compassionate.The Lord guards the inexperienced; I was helpless, and He saved me.Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has been good to you.For You, Lord, rescued me from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling.