Psalms 116:3 web — The cords of death surrounded me, the pains of Sheol got a hold of me. I found trouble and sorrow.

World English Bible

"The cords of death surrounded me, the pains of Sheol got a hold of me. I found trouble and sorrow."

— Psalms 116:3, World English Bible

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KJV
“The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow.”
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ASV
“The cords of death compassed me, And the pains of Sheol gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow. ”
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NET
“The ropes of death tightened around me, the snares of Sheol confronted me. I was confronted with trouble and sorrow.”
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BBE
“The nets of death were round me, and the pains of the underworld had me in their grip; I was full of trouble and sorrow.”
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KJVA
“The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow.”
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Psalms 116 — Context

I love Yahweh, because he listens to my voice, and my cries for mercy.

Because he has turned his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live.

The cords of death surrounded me, the pains of Sheol got a hold of me. I found trouble and sorrow.

Then I called on the name of Yahweh: "Yahweh, I beg you, deliver my soul."

Yahweh is Gracious and righteous. Yes, our God is merciful.

Yahweh preserves the simple. I was brought low, and he saved me.

Psalms 116:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 116:3 say?

Psalms 116:3 in the World English Bible reads: “The cords of death surrounded me, the pains of Sheol got a hold of me. I found trouble and sorrow.”

Where is Psalms 116:3 in the Bible?

Psalms 116:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 116, 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 116:3.

What translation should I read Psalms 116:3 in?

Psalms 116:3 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 116:3?

Psalms 116:3 reads (WEB): “The cords of death surrounded me, the pains of Sheol got a hold of me. I found trouble 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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