¹⁵ But you are brought down^(A) to the realm of the dead,^(B)
    to the depths^(C) of the pit.^(D)

⁹ The realm of the dead^(A) below is all astir
    to meet you at your coming;
it rouses the spirits of the departed^(B) to greet you—
    all those who were leaders^(C) in the world;
it makes them rise from their thrones—
    all those who were kings over the nations.^(D)

⁷ Answer me quickly,^(A) Lord;
    my spirit fails.^(B)
Do not hide your face^(C) from me
    or I will be like those who go down to the pit.

¹⁵ Do not let the floodwaters^(A) engulf me
    or the depths swallow me up^(B)
    or the pit close its mouth over me.^(C)

²³ But you, God, will bring down the wicked
    into the pit^(A) of decay;
the bloodthirsty and deceitful^(B)
    will not live out half their days.^(C)

But as for me, I trust in you.^(D)