Psalm 116:3

Psalm 116:3 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

3The cords of death entangled me,

the anguish of the grave came over me;

I was overcome by distress and sorrow.

3The snares of death encompassed me

And the 116:3 Lit straitsterrors of 116:3 I.e., the netherworldSheol 116:3 Lit found mecame upon me;

I found distress and sorrow.

3The cords of death encompassed me

And the terrors of Sheol came upon me;

I found distress and sorrow.

3The cords and sorrows of death encompassed me,

And the terrors of Sheol came upon me;

I found distress and sorrow.

3The ropes of death entangled me;

the anguish of Sheol overcame me;

I was confronted by trouble and sorrow.

3The ropes of death were wrapped around me.

The horrors of the grave came over me.

I was overcome by sadness and sorrow.