I sought the Lord and He answered me, And rescued me from all my fears.They looked to Him and were radiant, And their faces will never be ashamed.This wretched man cried out, and the Lord heard him, And saved him out of all his troubles.
When He killed them, then they sought Him, And they returned and searched diligently for God;And they remembered that God was their rock, And the Most High God their Redeemer.
To You, Lord, I called, And to the Lord I pleaded for compassion:“ What gain is there in my blood, if I go down to the pit? Will the dust praise You? Will it declare Your faithfulness?“ Hear, Lord, and be gracious to me; Lord, be my helper.”You have turned my mourning into dancing for me; You have untied my sackcloth and encircled me with joy,That my soul may sing praise to You and not be silent. Lord my God, I will give thanks to You forever.
Then I called upon the name of the Lord:“ Please, Lord, save my life!”Gracious is the Lord, and righteous; Yes, our God is compassionate.The Lord watches over the simple; I was brought low, and He saved me.Return to your rest, my soul, For the Lord has dealt generously with you.For You have rescued my soul from death, My eyes from tears, And my feet from stumbling.