1 When my soul slumbered being afar from the Lord, I had all but slipped down to the pit, When I was far from God, my soul had been well-nigh poured out unto death, (PSS) 2 I had been nigh unto the gates of Sheol with the sinner, When my soul departed from the Lord God of Israel-- (PSS) 3 Had not the Lord helped me with His everlasting mercy. (PSS)
Psalms of Solomon 16:1–3
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