12. That is why he broke them with hard labor;they fell, and no one was there to help them.
13. “lord, help!” they cried in their trouble,and he saved them from their distress.
14. He led them from the darkness and deepest gloom;he snapped their chains.
15. Let them praise the lord for his great loveand for the wonderful things he has done for them.
16. For he broke down their prison gates of bronze;he cut apart their bars of iron.