Psalm 18:4-6

New Century Version

⁴ The ropes of death came around me;
    the deadly rivers overwhelmed me.
⁵ The ropes of death wrapped around me.
    The traps of death were before me.
⁶ In my trouble I called to the Lord.
    I cried out to my God for help.
From his temple he heard my voice;
    my call for help reached his ears.