⁵ The cords of the grave coiled around me;
    the snares of death^(A) confronted me.

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)

⁸ By day the Lord directs his love,^(A)
    at night^(B) his song^(C) is with me—
    a prayer to the God of my life.^(D)

⁴ I said, ‘I have been banished
    from your sight;^(A)
yet I will look again
    toward your holy temple.’^(B)