1. God, save me. My troubles are like a flood. I'm up to my neck in them.
2. I'm sinking in deep mud. I have no firm place to stand. I am out in deep water. The waves roll over me.
3. I'm worn out from calling for help. My throat is very dry. My eyes grow tired looking for my God.
4. Those who hate me without any reason are more than the hairs on my head. Many people who don't have any reason to be my enemies are trying to destroy me. They force me to give back what I didn't steal.
5. God, you know how foolish I've been. My guilt is not hidden from you.
6. Lord, you are the Lord who rules over all. May those who put their hope in you not be dishonored because of me. You are the God of Israel. May those who worship you not be put to shame because of me.
7. Because of you, people laugh at me. My face is covered with shame.
8. I'm a stranger to my brothers. I'm an outsider to my own mother's sons.
9. My great love for your house destroys me. Those who make fun of you make fun of me also.
10. When I sob and go without eating, they laugh at me.
11. When I put on black clothes to show how sad I am, people make jokes about me.