1. God, save me from all my troubles! The rising water has reached my neck.
2. I have nothing to stand on. I am sinking down, down into the mud. I am in deep water, and the waves are about to cover me.
3. I am getting weak from calling for help. My throat is sore. I have waited and looked for your help until my eyes are hurting.
4. I have more enemies than the hairs on my head. They hate me for no reason. They try hard to destroy me. My enemies tell lies about me. They say I stole from them and they demand that I pay for things I did not steal.
5. God, you know my faults. I cannot hide my sins from you.
6. My Lord GOD All-Powerful, don’t let me embarrass your followers. God of Israel, don’t let me bring disgrace to those who worship you.
7. My face is covered with shame. I carry this shame for you.
8. My own brothers treat me like a stranger. They act as if I came from a foreign land.