5. My sins, O God, are not hidden from you;you know how foolish I have been.
6. Don't let me bring shame on those who trust in you,Sovereign Lord Almighty!Don't let me bring disgrace to those who worship you,O God of Israel!
7. It is for your sake that I have been insultedand that I am covered with shame.
8. I am like a stranger to my relatives,like a foreigner to my family.
9. My devotion to your Temple burns in me like a fire;the insults which are hurled at you fall on me.
10. I humble myself by fasting,and people insult me;
11. I dress myself in clothes of mourning,and they laugh at me.
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.