I believed, therefore I said,
He believed, and therefore he spoke, even though he was greatly afflicted.
This verse links honest speech to persevering faith.
1I love the LORD, for He has heard my voice — 2Because He has inclined His ear to me, 3The ropes of death entangled me; 4Then I called on the name of the LORD: 5The LORD is gracious and righteous; 6The LORD preserves the simplehearted; 7Return to your rest, O my soul, 8For You have delivered my soul from death, 9I will walk before the LORD 10I believed, therefore I said, 11In my alarm I said, 12How can I repay the LORD 13I will lift the cup of salvation 14I will fulfill my vows to the LORD 15Precious in the sight of the LORD 16Truly, O LORD, I am Your servant; 17I will offer to You a sacrifice of thanksgiving 18I will fulfill my vows to the LORD 19in the courts of the LORD’s house,