Psalm 116:3

New International Reader's Version

The ropes of death were wrapped around me. The horrors of the grave came over me. I was overcome by sadness and sorrow.

Cross References

Psalm 38:6

I am bent over. I’ve been brought very low. All day long I go around weeping.

Luke 22:44

Because he was very sad and troubled, he prayed even harder. His sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground.

Hebrews 5:7

Jesus prayed while he lived on earth. He made his appeal with sincere cries and tears. He prayed to the God who could save him from death. God answered Jesus because he truly honored God.