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.
17. Do not hide from me, your servant.I am in trouble. Hurry to help me!
18. Come near and save me.Rescue me from my enemies.
19. You see my shame and disgrace.You know all my enemies and what they have said.
20. Insults have broken my heart.I am weak.I looked for sympathy, but there was none.I found no one to comfort me.
21. They put poison in my food.They gave me vinegar to drink.
22. Let their own feasts cause their ruin.Let their feasts trap them and pay them back.
23. Let their eyes be closed so they cannot see.Let their backs be forever weak from troubles.
24. Pour your anger out on them.Show them how angry you are.