The writer describes the troubles in his life as if he were sinking in deep mud. Alternate translation: "For it feels like I am sinking in deep mud and will die" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
The writer describes his problems as if he was drowning in a deep, raging river. Alternate translation: "t feels like I am in deep waters, and the floodwaters flow over me" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])