Psalms 114:3 cpdv — The sorrows of death have surrounded me, and the perils of Hell have found me. I have found tribulation and sorrow.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"The sorrows of death have surrounded me, and the perils of Hell have found me. I have found tribulation and sorrow. "

— Psalms 114:3, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Psalms 114 — Context

1

Alleluia. I have loved: therefore, the Lord will heed the voice of my prayer.

2

For he has inclined his ear to me. And in my days, I will call upon him.

3

The sorrows of death have surrounded me, and the perils of Hell have found me. I have found tribulation and sorrow.

4

And so, I called upon the name of the Lord. O Lord, free my soul.

5

Merciful is the Lord, and just. And our God is compassionate.

6

The Lord is the keeper of little ones. I was humbled, and he freed me.

Psalms 114:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 114:3 say?
Psalms 114:3 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “The sorrows of death have surrounded me, and the perils of Hell have found me. I have found tribulation and sorrow. ”
Where is Psalms 114:3 in the Bible?
Psalms 114:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 114, verse 3.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 114:3.
What translation should I read Psalms 114:3 in?
Psalms 114:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 114:3?
Psalms 114:3 reads (CPDV): “The sorrows of death have surrounded me, and the perils of Hell have found me. I have found tribulation and sorrow. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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