When the snares of death compassed me, and the griefs of the grave caught me: When I found trouble and sorrow.

Then I called upon the Name of the Lord, saying, I beseech thee, O Lord, deliver my soul.

The Lord is [a]merciful and righteous, and our God is full of compassion.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 116:5 He showeth forth the fruit of his love in calling upon him, confessing him to be just and merciful, and to help them that are destitute of aid and counsel.

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

The Lord is gracious and righteous;(D)
    our God is full of compassion.(E)

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