Psalms 18:5-6

5 The cords of the grave coiled around me; the snares of death confronted me.

6 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.

Psalms 18:5-6 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 18:5-6 In-Context

3 I called to the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and I have been saved from my enemies.

4 The cords of death entangled me; the torrents of destruction overwhelmed me.

5 The cords of the grave coiled around me; the snares of death confronted me.

6 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.

7 The earth trembled and quaked, and the foundations of the mountains shook; they trembled because he was angry.

8 Smoke rose from his nostrils; consuming fire came from his mouth, burning coals blazed out of it.

Cross References

• 1. Proverbs 13:14; Psalms 116:3
• 2. S Deuteronomy 4:30
• 3. Psalms 30:2; Psalms 99:6; Psalms 102:2; Psalms 120:1
• 4. Psalms 66:19; Psalms 116:1; Psalms 34:15
• 5. S Job 16:18