Psalm 18:4
New International Reader's Version
4 The ropes of death were almost wrapped around me.
A destroying flood swept over me.
Psalm 18:5
New International Reader's Version
5 The ropes of the grave were tight around me.
Death set its trap in front of me.
Psalm 42:7
New International Reader's Version
7 You have sent wave upon wave of trouble over me.
It roars down on me like a waterfall.
All your waves and breakers have rolled over me.
Psalm 55:4
New International Reader's Version
4 I feel great pain deep down inside me.
The terrors of death have fallen on me.
Psalm 55:5
New International Reader's Version
5 Fear and trembling have taken hold of me.
Panic has overpowered me.
Psalm 69:1-3
New International Reader's Version
For the director of music. A psalm of David to the tune of “Lilies.”
69 God, save me.
My troubles are like a flood.
I’m up to my neck in them.
2 I’m sinking in deep mud.
I have no firm place to stand.
I am out in deep water.
The waves roll over me.
3 I’m worn out from calling for help.
My throat is very dry.
My eyes grow tired
looking for my God.
Psalm 88:3
New International Reader's Version
3 I have so many troubles
I’m about to die.
Psalm 116:3
New International Reader's Version
3 The ropes of death were wrapped around me.
The horrors of the grave came over me.
I was overcome by sadness and sorrow.
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