4. Because he is praiseworthy,I cried out to the Lord, and I was saved from my enemies.
5. Death’s waves were all around me;rivers of wickedness terrified me.
6. The cords of the grave surrounded me;death’s traps held me tight.
7. In my distress I cried out to the Lord;I cried out to my God.God heard my voice from his temple;my cry for help reached his ears.
8. The earth rocked and shook;the sky’s foundations trembledand reeled because of God’s anger.
9. Smoke went up from God’s nostrils;out of his mouth came a devouring fire;flaming coals blazed out in front of him!
10. God parted the skies and came down;thick darkness was beneath his feet.