² Yes, he paid attention to me,
    so I will always call to him whenever I need help.

² Yes, he paid attention to me,
    so I will always call to him whenever I need help.
³ Death’s ropes were around me.
    The grave was closing in on me.
    I was worried and afraid.
⁴ Then I called on the Lord’s name.
    I said, “Lord, save me!”
⁵ The Lord is good and merciful;
    our God is so kind.
⁶ The Lord takes care of helpless people.
    I was without help, and he saved me.