Psalm 116:3–8

3 Death wrapped its ropes around me;

the terrors of the grave* overtook me.

I saw only trouble and sorrow.

4 Then I called on the name of the Lord:

“Please, Lord, save me!”

5 How kind the Lord is! How good he is!

So merciful, this God of ours!

6 The Lord protects those of childlike faith;

I was facing death, and he saved me.

7 Let my soul be at rest again,

for the Lord has been good to me.

8 He has saved me from death,

my eyes from tears,

my feet from stumbling.