1. God, save me.The water has risen to my neck.
2. I’m sinking down into the mud.There is nothing to stand on.I am in deep water.The flood covers me.
3. I am tired from calling for help.My throat is sore.My eyes are tired from waitingfor God to help me.
4. There are more people who hate me for no reasonthan hairs on my head.Those who want to destroy me are powerful.My enemies are liars.They make me pay backwhat I did not steal.
5. God, you know what I have done wrong.I cannot hide my guilt from you.
6. Master, the Lord of heaven’s armies,do not let those who hope in you be ashamed because of me.God of Israel,do not let your worshipersbe disgraced because of me.
7. For you, I carry this shame.My face is covered with disgrace.
8. I am like a stranger to my brothers.I am like a foreigner to my mother’s sons.
9. My strong love for your Temple completely controls me.When people insult you, it hurts me.
10. When I cry and go without food,they make fun of me.
11. When I wear rough cloth to show my sadness,they joke about me.
12. They make fun of me in public places.The drunkards make up songs about me.
13. But I pray to you, Lord.I pray that you will accept me.God, because of your great love, answer me.You are truly able to save.
14. Pull me from the mud.Do not let me sink.Save me from those who hate meand from the deep water.
15. Do not let the flood drown me.Do not let the deep water swallow me.Do not let the grave close its mouth over me.
16. Lord, answer me because your love is so good.Because of your great kindness, turn to me.