Psalm 116:1-7

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 cords of death entangled me,
the anguish of the grave came
upon me;
I was overcome by trouble and
sorrow.
Then I called on the name of the Lord:
"O Lord, save me!"

The Lord is gracious and righteous;
our God is full of compassion.
The Lord protects the simplehearted:
when I was in great need, he saved
me.

Be at rest once more, O my soul,
for the Lord has been good to you.