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16 Lord, by such things people live,(A)
and in every one of them my spirit finds life;
you have restored me to health(B)
and let me live.(C)
17 Indeed, it was for my own well-being
that I had such intense bitterness;(D)
but your love has delivered me
from the Pit of destruction,(E)
for you have thrown all my sins behind your back.(F)
18 For Sheol cannot thank you;
Death cannot praise you.(G)
Those who go down to the Pit
cannot hope for your faithfulness.

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