12. They talk about me in the streets,and drunkards make up songs about me.
13. But as for me, I will pray to you, Lord;answer me, God, at a time you choose.Answer me because of your great love,because you keep your promise to save.
14. Save me from sinking in the mud;keep me safe from my enemies,safe from the deep water.
15. Don't let the flood come over me;don't let me drown in the depthsor sink into the grave.
16. Answer me, Lord, in the goodness of your constant love;in your great compassion turn to me!
17. Don't hide yourself from your servant;I am in great trouble — answer me now!
18. Come to me and save me;rescue me from my enemies.
19. You know how I am insulted,how I am disgraced and dishonoured;you see all my enemies.
20. Insults have broken my heart,and I am in despair.I had hoped for sympathy, but there was none;for comfort, but I found none.
21. When I was hungry, they gave me poison;when I was thirsty, they offered me vinegar.
22. May their banquets cause their ruin;may their sacred feasts cause their downfall.
23. Strike them with blindness!Make their backs always weak!
24. Pour out your anger on them;let your indignation overtake them.