46. “All our enemieshave spoken out against us.
47. We are filled with fear,for we are trapped, devastated, and ruined.”
48. Tears stream from my eyesbecause of the destruction of my people!
49. My tears flow endlessly;they will not stop
50. until the lord looks downfrom heaven and sees.
51. My heart is breakingover the fate of all the women of Jerusalem.
52. My enemies, whom I have never harmed,hunted me down like a bird.
53. They threw me into a pitand dropped stones on me.
54. The water rose over my head,and I cried out, “This is the end!”
55. But I called on your name, lord,from deep within the pit.
56. You heard me when I cried, “Listen to my pleading!Hear my cry for help!”
57. Yes, you came when I called;you told me, “Do not fear.”
58. Lord, you are my lawyer! Plead my case!For you have redeemed my life.
59. You have seen the wrong they have done to me, lord.Be my judge, and prove me right.
60. You have seen the vengeful plotsmy enemies have laid against me.
61. lord, you have heard the vile names they call me.You know all about the plans they have made.
62. My enemies whisper and mutteras they plot against me all day long.
63. Look at them! Whether they sit or stand,I am the object of their mocking songs.