⁵ The cords of death encompassed me;
    the torrents of destruction terrified me.

⁶ Therefore every loyal person should pray to you
    in time of distress.
Though flood waters^[a] threaten,
    they will never reach him.^(A)

^8 [a]Deep calls to deep
    in the roar of your torrents,
    and all your waves and breakers
    sweep over me.^(A)

² Save me, God,
    for the waters^[a] have reached my neck.^(A)

⁴ You cast me into the deep, into the heart of the sea,
    and the flood enveloped me;
All your breakers and your billows
    passed over me.^(A)