11. lord, don’t hold back your tender mercies from me.Let your unfailing love and faithfulness always protect me.
12. For troubles surround me—too many to count!My sins pile up so highI can’t see my way out.They outnumber the hairs on my head.I have lost all courage.
13. Please, lord, rescue me!Come quickly, lord, and help me.
14. May those who try to destroy mebe humiliated and put to shame.May those who take delight in my troublebe turned back in disgrace.
15. Let them be horrified by their shame,for they said, “Aha! We’ve got him now!”
16. But may all who search for yoube filled with joy and gladness in you.May those who love your salvationrepeatedly shout, “The lord is great!”
17. As for me, since I am poor and needy,let the Lord keep me in his thoughts.You are my helper and my savior.O my God, do not delay.