14. Rescue me from the miry mud; don’t let me sink.Let me be rescued from those who hate meand from the deep waters.
15. Don’t let the floodwaters sweep over meor the deep swallow me up;don’t let the Pit close its mouth over me.
16. Answer me, Lord,for Your faithful love is good;in keeping with Your great compassion,turn to me.
17. Don’t hide Your face from Your servant,for I am in distress.Answer me quickly!
18. Draw near to me and redeem me;ransom me because of my enemies.
19. You know the insults I endure —my shame and disgrace.You are aware of all my adversaries.
20. Insults have broken my heart,and I am in despair.I waited for sympathy,but there was none;for comforters, but found no one.
21. Instead, they gave me gall for my food,and for my thirstthey gave me vinegar to drink.