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Psalm 18:5

New Living Translation

The grave wrapped its ropes around me; death laid a trap in my path.

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Death wrapped its ropes around me; the terrors of the grave overtook me. I saw only trouble and sorrow.

The waters would have engulfed us; a torrent would have overwhelmed us.

Answer my prayers, O Lord, for your unfailing love is wonderful. Take care of me, for your mercy is so plentiful.

for your love for me is very great. You have rescued me from the depths of death.

People can never predict when hard times might come. Like fish in a net or birds in a trap, people are caught by sudden tragedy.

But God released him from the horrors of death and raised him back to life, for death could not keep him in its grip.