King James Bible
"He sent from above, he took me, he drew me out of many waters."
God initiates rescue by reaching down from heaven, emphasizing divine intervention that originates beyond human capability. The imagery suggests a sovereign God who actively engages in earthly affairs from His transcendent position. The personal nature of God's rescue is highlighted through direct action—God Himself grasps the psalmist. This conveys intimate involvement rather than distant assistance, reflecting the covenant relationship between God and His chosen. Waters in Hebrew poetry often symbolize chaos, danger, or overwhelming circumstances that threaten to engulf. The verb 'drew out' (mashab) echoes Moses being drawn from the Nile, connecting personal deliverance to Israel's foundational salvation narrative.