Psalm 18:4-6

Expanded Bible

⁴ The ·ropes [cords] of death ·came around [swirled about; encompassed] me;
    the ·deadly rivers [floods/torrents of destruction] overwhelmed me.
⁵ The ·ropes [cords] of death ·wrapped around [entangled; coiled around] me.
    The ·traps [snares] of death ·were before [confronted; lay ahead of] me.
⁶ In my ·trouble [distress; anguish] I ·called [cried out] to the Lord.
    I ·cried out [called] to my God for help.
From his ·Temple [sanctuary] he heard my voice;
    my ·call for help [cry] reached his ears.