Psalm 116:3

The Passion Translation

Death once stared me in the face, and I was close to slipping into its dark shadows. I was terrified and overcome with sorrow.

Cross References

Psalm 38:6

I am completely broken because of what I’ve done. Gloom is all around me. My sins have bent me over to the ground.

Luke 22:44

He prayed even more passionately, like one being sacrificed, until he was in such intense agony of spirit that his sweat became drops of blood, dripping onto the ground.

Hebrews 5:7

During Christ’s days on earth he pleaded with God, praying with passion and with tearful agony that God would spare him from death. And because of his perfect devotion his prayer was answered and he was delivered.