Psalm 116:3-5

Complete Jewish Bible

³ The cords of death were all around me,
Sh’ol’s constrictions held me fast;
I was finding only distress and anguish.
⁴ But I called on the name of Adonai:
“Please, Adonai! Save me!”

⁵ Adonai is merciful and righteous;
yes, our God is compassionate.