16. Hear and answer me, O Lord, for Your loving-kindness is sweet and comforting; according to Your plenteous tender mercy and steadfast love turn to me.
17. Hide not Your face from Your servant, for I am in distress; O answer me speedily!
18. Draw close to me and redeem me; ransom and set me free because of my enemies [lest they glory in my prolonged distress]!