2. I am sinking deep in the mud,and my feet are slipping.I am about to be swept underby a mighty flood.
3. I am worn out from crying,and my throat is dry.I have waited for youtill my eyes are blurred.
4. There are more peoplewho hate me for no reasonthan there are hairson my head.Many terrible enemieswant to destroy me, God.Am I supposed to give backsomething I didn't steal?
5. You know my foolish sins.Not one is hidden from you.
6. Lord God All-Powerful,ruler of Israel,don't let me embarrass anyonewho trusts and worships you.
7. It is for your sake alonethat I am insultedand blush with shame.
8. I am like a strangerto my relativesand like a foreignerto my own family.
9. My love for your houseburns in me like a fire,and when others insulted you,they insulted me as well.
10. I cried and went without food,but they still insulted me.
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!