5 from the depths of the bellyof the grave,and from a polluted tongueand lying words,
6 as well as the arrowliketongue of the unrighteous.My soul approached death,and my life was on the edge of the grave below.
7 People surrounded me on every side,and no one helped;I looked for assistance from human beings, and there was none.
8 Then I remembered your mercy, Lord,and your charity from long ago,that you raise up those who wait for youand save them from the handsof the wicked.
9 I sent up my prayer from the earth,and I begged to be rescued from death.
10 I called out to the Lord,the father of my master:"Don’t desert me in the timeof my distress,when I am helpless before the arrogant.
11 I will praise your name continually,and I will sing thanksgiving hymns."My prayer was heard,