5 I had almost drowned in the waves. The deep waters were all around me. Seaweed was wrapped around my head.
6 I sank down to the bottom of the mountains. I thought I had died and gone down into the grave forever. But you brought my life up from the very edge of the pit. You are the Lord my God.
7 "When my life was nearly over, I remembered you, Lord. My prayer rose up to you. It reached you in your holy temple in heaven.
8 "Some people worship the worthless statues of their gods. They turn away from the grace you want to give them.
9 But I will sacrifice a thank offering to you. And I will sing a song of thanks. I will do what I have promised. Lord, you are the one who saves."