I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing. "Mire" and "clay" are metaphors for dangers and difficulties, which entangle a man and incapacitate him from exertion (comp. Psalms 40:2). I am come into deep waters (comp.
Psalms 69:15; and see also Psalms 124:4, Psalms 124:5; Psalms 130:1). Where the floods overflow me; i.e. "I am utterly overwhelmed by my misfortunes."