2. For he hath inclined his ear unto me, and I will call upon him during all my days.
3. The bands of death encompassed me, and the anguish of Sheol took hold of me; I found trouble and sorrow:
4. Then called I upon the name of Jehovah: I beseech thee, Jehovah, deliver my soul.
5. Gracious is Jehovah and righteous; and our God is merciful.