5 The ropes of the grave wrapped around me. Death set its trap right there in front of me.
6 In my trouble I called to the Lord. Yes, I cried out to my God for help. There in his temple he heard my voice. He heard my cry for help.
7 The earth shook and shivered. The foundations of the mountains trembled. They shook because he was angry.
8 Smoke came from his nose. Burning flames came from his mouth. Red-hot coals fell from him.
9 He tore open the sky and came down! He stood on a thick, dark cloud.
10 He flew across the sky, riding on a Cherub angel racing on the wings of the wind.
11 He wrapped himself in darkness that covered him like a tent. He was hidden by dark clouds heavy with water.