3. I called to the Lord for help, and he saved me from my enemies! He is worthy of my praise!
4. Death had its ropes wrapped around me. A deadly flood was carrying me away.
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.
12. Out of the brightness before him, hail broke through the clouds with flashes of lightning.
13. The Lord thundered from the sky; God Most High let his voice be heard.
14. He scattered his enemies with his arrows— the lightning bolts that threw them into confusion.
15. Lord, you shouted your command, and a powerful wind began to blow. Then the bottom of the sea could be seen, and the earth’s foundations were uncovered.
16. He reached down from above and grabbed me. He pulled me from the deep water.
17. He saved me from my powerful enemies, who hated me. They were too strong for me, so he saved me.
18. They attacked me in my time of trouble, but the Lord was there to support me.
19. He was pleased with me, so he rescued me. He took me to a safe place.
20. The Lord rewarded me for doing what is right. He was good to me because I am innocent.
21. The Lord did this because I have obeyed him. I have not turned against my God.