Psalm 18:4-6

New International Reader's Version

⁴ The ropes of death were almost wrapped around me.
    A destroying flood swept over me.
⁵ The ropes of the grave were tight around me.
    Death set its trap in front of me.
⁶ When I was in trouble, I called out to the Lord.
    I cried to my God for help.
From his temple he heard my voice.
    My cry for help reached his ears.