2 Samuel 22:6

World English Bible (2000)

The cords of Sheol were around me. The snares of death caught me.

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Referenced Verses

  • Ps 116:3 : 3 The cords of death surrounded me, the pains of Sheol got a hold of me. I found trouble and sorrow.
  • Ps 140:5 : 5 The proud have hidden a snare for me, they have spread the cords of a net by the path. They have set traps for me. Selah.
  • Prov 5:22 : 22 The evil deeds of the wicked ensnare him. The cords of his sin hold him firmly.
  • Prov 13:14 : 14 The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.
  • Prov 14:27 : 27 The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.
  • Jonah 2:2 : 2 He said, "I called because of my affliction to Yahweh. He answered me. Out of the belly of Sheol I cried. You heard my voice.
  • Acts 2:24 : 24 whom God raised up, having freed him from the agony of death, because it was not possible that he should be held by it.
  • Job 36:8 : 8 If they are bound in fetters, and are taken in the cords of afflictions,
  • Ps 18:5 : 5 The cords of Sheol were around me. The snares of death came on me.

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    4 The cords of death surrounded me. The floods of ungodliness made me afraid.

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    4 I said, 'I have been banished from your sight; yet I will look again toward your holy temple.'

    5 The waters surrounded me, even to the soul. The deep was around me. The weeds were wrapped around my head.

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    10 Therefore snares are around you. Sudden fear troubles you,

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