10. Some sat in darkness and deep gloom, prisoners in misery and iron chains,
11. for they had defied God’s words, and spurned the counsel of Elyon.
12. So He humbled their heart with trouble. They stumbled, and no one was helping.
13. So they cried out to Adonai in their distress, and He delivered them out of their troubles.
14. He brought them out of darkness and deep gloom, breaking their chains.
15. Let them praise Adonai for His mercy, and His wonders for the children of men,
16. for He shattered bronze gates, and broke into pieces iron bars.
17. Some became fools because of their rebellious ways, and were afflicted due to their iniquities.
18. Their soul abhorred all food, and they drew near the gates of death.
19. So they cried out to Adonai in their distress, and He delivered them out of their troubles.
20. He sent His word and healed them, and rescued them from their pits.
21. Let them praise Adonai for His mercy, and His wonders for the children of men.
22. Let them sacrifice thank offerings and tell of His works with joyful singing.