10. When I wept and humbled my soul with fasting,it became my reproach.
11. When I made sackcloth my clothing,I became a byword to them.
12. I am the talk of those who sit in the gate,and the drunkards make songs about me.
13. But as for me, my prayer is to you, O Lord.At an acceptable time, O God,in the abundance of your steadfast love answer me in your saving faithfulness.
14. Deliver mefrom sinking in the mire; let me be delivered from my enemiesand from the deep waters.
15. Let not the flood sweep over me,or the deep swallow me up,or the pit close its mouth over me.
16. Answer me, O Lord, for your steadfast love is good;according to your abundant mercy, turn to me.
17. Hide not your face from your servant; for I am in distress; make haste to answer me.