Psalm 116:3-5

Modern English Version

³ The cords of death encircled me,
    and the pains of Sheol took hold of me;
    I found trouble and sorrow.
⁴ Then called I upon the name of the Lord:
    “O Lord, I plead with You, deliver my soul.”

⁵ Gracious is the Lord, and righteous;
    indeed, our God is merciful.