3 You have rescued me according to your abundant mercyFrom the snare of those who look for my downfall,and from the power of those who seek my life.From many dangers you have saved me,
4 from flames that beset me on every side,From the midst of fire till there was not a whiff of it,
5 from the deep belly of Sheol,From deceiving lips and painters of lies,
6 from the arrows of a treacherous tongue.I was at the point of death,my life was nearing the depths of Sheol;
7 I turned every way, but there was no one to help;I looked for support but there was none.
8 Then I remembered the mercies of the Lord,his acts of kindness through ages past;For he saves those who take refuge in him,and rescues them from every evil.
9 So I raised my voice from the grave;from the gates of Sheol I cried for help.