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.
12. Those who gather in public places make fun of me. Those who get drunk make up songs about me.
13. But Lord, I pray to you. May this be the time you show me your favor. God, answer me because you love me so much. Save me, as you always do.
14. Save me from the trouble I'm in. It's like slippery mud. Don't let me sink in it. Save me from those who hate me. Save me from the deep water I'm in.
15. Don't let the floods cover me. Don't let the deep water swallow me up. Don't let the grave close its mouth over me.
16. Lord, answer me because your love is so good. Turn to me because you are so kind.
17. Don't turn your face away from me. Answer me quickly. I'm in trouble.
18. Come near and save me. Set me free from my enemies.
19. You know how they make fun of me. They dishonor me and put me to shame. You know all about my enemies.
20. They have broken my heart by saying evil things about me. It has left me helpless. I looked for pity, but I didn't find any. I looked for someone to comfort me, but I didn't find anyone.
21. They put bitter spices in my food. They gave me vinegar when I was thirsty.