51. I am horrified when I seewhat enemies have doneto the young women of our city.
52. No one had reason to hate me,but I was hunted downlike a bird.
53. Then they tried to kill meby tossing me into a pitand throwing stones at me.
54. Water covered my head—I thought I was gone.
55. From the bottom of the pit,I prayed to you, Lord.
56. I begged you to listen.“Help!” I shouted. “Save me!”You answered my prayer
57. and came when I was in need.You told me, “Don't worry!”
58. You rescued meand saved my life.
59. You saw them abuse me, Lord,so make things right.
60. You know every plotthey have made against me.
61. Yes, you know their insultsand their evil plans.