Psalm 116:3-5

New American Standard Bible

³The ^(A)snares of death encompassed me
And the ^[a]terrors of ^[b]Sheol ^[c]came upon me;
I found distress and sorrow.
⁴Then ^(B)I called upon the name of the Lord:
“Please, Lord, ^(C)save my ^[d]life!”

⁵^(D)Gracious is the Lord, and ^(E)righteous;
Yes, our God is ^(F)compassionate.

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Footnotes

Psalm 116:3 Lit straits
Psalm 116:3 I.e., the netherworld
Psalm 116:3 Lit found me
Psalm 116:4 Or soul

Psalm 116:3-5

New International Version

³The cords of death^(A) entangled me,
    the anguish of the grave came over me;
    I was overcome by distress and sorrow.
⁴Then I called on the name^(B) of the Lord:
    “Lord, save me!^(C)”