I love the LORD, for He heard my voice;
He heard my cry for mercy.
Because He turned His ear to me,
I will call on Him as long as I live.
The cord of death entangled me,
The anguish of the grave came over me;
I was overcome by distress and sorrow.
Then I called on the name of the LORD:
“LORD, save me!”
The LORD id gracious and righteous;
Our God is full of compassion.
The LORD protects the unwary;
When I was brought low, He saved me.
~ Psalm 116:1-6