10. And I weep in the fasting of my soul, And it is for a reproach to me.
11. And I make my clothing sackcloth, And I am to them for a simile.
12. Those sitting at the gate meditate concerning me, And those drinking strong drink, Play on instruments.
13. And I--my prayer [is] to Thee, O Jehovah, A time of good pleasure, O God, In the abundance of Thy kindness, Answer me in the truth of Thy salvation.
14. Deliver me from the mire, and let me not sink, Let me be delivered from those hating me, And from deep places of waters.
15. Let not a flood of waters overflow me, Nor let the deep swallow me up, Nor let the pit shut her mouth upon me.
16. Answer me, O Jehovah, for good [is] Thy kindness, According to the abundance Of Thy mercies turn Thou unto me,
17. And hide not Thy face from Thy servant, For I am in distress--haste, answer me.
18. Be near unto my soul--redeem it, Because of mine enemies ransom me.
19. Thou--Thou hast known my reproach, And my shame, and my blushing, Before Thee [are] all mine adversaries.
20. Reproach hath broken my heart, and I am sick, And I look for a bemoaner, and there is none, And for comforters, and I have found none.