Psalms 116:3

The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow.

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Other Translations for Psalms 116:3

BSB
The ropes of death entangled me; the anguish of Sheol overcame me; I was confronted by trouble and sorrow.
AKJV
The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell got hold on me: I found trouble and sorrow.
CPDV
The sorrows of death have surrounded me, and the perils of Hell have found me. I have found tribulation and sorrow.
ERV
The cords of death compassed me, and the pains of Sheol gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow.
NHEB
The cords of death surrounded me, the pains of Sheol got a hold of me. I found trouble and sorrow.
SMT
The pains of death surrounded me, and the distresses of hades found me: shall find straits and affliction.

Commentary for Psalms 116:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 116:3
Summary
Deadly anguish overwhelmed the suffering speaker
Event
Describing crisis encounter
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Lament