11. They sneered at mefor wearing sackclothto show my sorrow.
12. Rulers and judges gossipabout me,and drunkards make up songsto mock me.
13. But I pray to you, Lord.So when the time is right,answer me and help mewith your wonderful love.
14. Don't let me sink in the mud,but save me from my enemiesand from the deep water.
15. Don't let me beswept away by a floodor drowned in the oceanor swallowed by death.
16. Answer me, Lord!You are kind and good.Pay attention to me!You are truly merciful.
17. Don't turn away from me.I am your servant,and I am in trouble.Please hurry and help!
18. Come and save mefrom my enemies.
19. You know how I am insulted,mocked, and disgraced;you know every oneof my enemies.
20. I am crushed by insults,and I feel sick.I had hoped for mercy and pity,but there was none.
21. Enemies poisoned my food,and when I was thirsty,they gave me vinegar.
22. Make their table a trapfor them and their friends.
23. Blind them with darknessand make them tremble.
24. Show them how angry you are!Be furious and catch them.
25. Destroy their campand don't let anyone livein their tents.