3 The ropes of death tightened around me,the snares of Sheol confronted me.I was confronted with trouble and sorrow.
4 I called on the name of the Lord,“Please Lord, rescue my life!”
5 The Lord is merciful and fair;our God is compassionate.
6 The Lord protects the untrained;I was in serious trouble and he delivered me.
7 Rest once more, my soul,for the Lord has vindicated you.
8 Yes, Lord, you rescued my life from death,and kept my feet from stumbling.
9 I will serve the Lordin the land of the living.