World English Bible
Psalms 116:3
“The cords of death surrounded me, the pains of Sheol got a hold of me. I found trouble and sorrow.”
Verse in context — Psalms 116
1
I love Yahweh, because he listens to my voice, and my cries for mercy.
2
Because he has turned his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live.
3
The cords of death surrounded me, the pains of Sheol got a hold of me. I found trouble and sorrow.
4
Then I called on the name of Yahweh: "Yahweh, I beg you, deliver my soul.
5
Yahweh is Gracious and righteous. Yes, our God is merciful.
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