3. I call out to the Lord. He is worthy of praise. He saves me from my enemies.
4. The ropes of death were almost wrapped around me. A destroying flood swept over me.
5. The ropes of the grave were tight around me. Death set its trap in front of me.
6. When I was in trouble, I called out to the Lord. I cried to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice. My cry for help reached his ears.
7. The earth trembled and shook. The base of the mountains rocked back and forth. It trembled because the Lord was angry.