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Psalm 116:3

World English Bible

The cords of death surrounded me,
the pains of Sheol got a hold of me.
I found trouble and sorrow.

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Psalm 116:3 in other translations

The cords of death compassed me, And the pains of Sheol gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow.

Psalm 116:3 · American Standard Version

Psalm 116:3 in context

  1. 1I love Yahweh, because he listens to my voice,
    and my cries for mercy.
  2. 2Because he has turned his ear to me,
    therefore I will call on him as long as I live.
  3. 3The cords of death surrounded me,
    the pains of Sheol got a hold of me.
    I found trouble and sorrow.
  4. 4Then I called on Yahweh’s name:
    “Yahweh, I beg you, deliver my soul.”
  5. 5Yahweh is Gracious and righteous.
    Yes, our God is merciful.