28 Lord, I call to you;
my rock, do not be deaf to me.^(A)
If you remain silent to me,
I will be like those going down to the Pit.^(B)

¹⁸ For Sheol cannot thank you;
Death cannot praise you.^(A)
Those who go down to the Pit
cannot hope for your faithfulness.

⁸ They will bring you down to the Pit,^(A)
and you will die a violent death
in the heart of the sea.