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Psalms 18:4
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Psalms 18:4
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The cords of death entangled me; the torrents of destruction overwhelmed me.
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Psalms 18:4 in Other Translations
KJV
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The sorrows of death compassed me, and the floods of ungodly men made me afraid.
ESV
4
The cords of death encompassed me; the torrents of destruction assailed me;
NLT
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The ropes of death entangled me; floods of destruction swept over me.
MSG
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The hangman's noose was tight at my throat; devil waters rushed over me.
CSB
4
The ropes of death were wrapped around me; the torrents of destruction terrified me.
Psalms 18:4 In-Context
2
The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
3
I called to the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and I have been saved from my enemies.
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The cords of death entangled me; the torrents of destruction overwhelmed me.
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The cords of the grave coiled around me; the snares of death confronted me.
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In my distress I called to the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came before him, into his ears.
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1.
Psalms 116:3
2.
Psalms 93:4
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Psalms 124:4
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Isaiah 5:30
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Isaiah 17:12
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Jeremiah 6:23
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Jeremiah 51:42,55
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Ezekiel 43:2
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