KJV ORIGINAL
Let not the waterflood overflow me, neither let the deep swallow me up, and let not the pit shut her mouth upon me.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Don't let the rushing waters sweep over me, don't let the deep waters pull me under, and don't let the pit close its mouth and trap me inside.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is desperately asking God to rescue him from overwhelming dangers that feel like they're about to destroy him completely.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of a psalm traditionally attributed to David, written during a time of intense personal crisis and persecution. The imagery of floods, deep waters, and pits was common in ancient Hebrew poetry to describe life-threatening situations and enemies. These metaphors would have been especially vivid to people living in a desert climate where flash floods were real dangers.
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