I had almost drowned in the waves. The deep waters were all around me. Seaweed was wrapped around my head.
I was sliding down into the pit of death, and he pulled me out. He brought me up out of the mud and dirt. He set my feet on a rock. He gave me a firm place to stand on.
Lord, I have many enemies. Lead me in your right path. Make your way smooth and straight for me.
The water rose and covered my head. I thought I was going to die.
“A time is coming when you will see armies surround Jerusalem. Then you will know that it will soon be destroyed.