Psalm 116:3

New International Version

The cords of death entangled me, the anguish of the grave came over me; I was overcome by distress and sorrow.

Cross References

Psalm 38:6

I am bowed down and brought very low; all day long I go about mourning.

Hebrews 5:7

During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission.

Luke 22:44

And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground.