Because He has inclined His ear to me,
Because the LORD has inclined his ear, the singer resolves to call on him as long as he lives.
This verse turns answered prayer into lifelong dependence.
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,