They mount up to the heavens, they go down again to the depths: Their soul melteth away because of trouble.
They mount up to the heaven, they go down again to the depths: Their soul is melted because of trouble.
[Those aboard] mount up to the heavens, they go down again to the deeps; their courage melts away because of their plight.
The waves went as high as the sky; they crashed down to the depths. The sailors’ courage melted at this terrible situation.