¹¹ why it is so dark^(A) you cannot see,
    and why a flood of water covers you.^(B)

⁶ Therefore let all the faithful pray to you
    while you may be found;^(A)
surely the rising^(B) of the mighty waters^(C)
    will not reach them.^(D)

⁵ The engulfing waters threatened me,^[a]
    the deep surrounded me;
    seaweed was wrapped around my head.^(A)