51. I am sad when I seewhat has happened to all the women of my city.
52. Those who are my enemies for no reasonhunted me like a bird.
53. They threw me alive into a pit.They threw stones at me.
54. Water came up over my head.I said to myself, “I am going to die.”
55. I called out to you, Lord,from the bottom of the pit.
56. You heard me calling, “Do not close your ears.Do not ignore my cry for help.”
57. You came close when I called out to you.You said, “Don’t be afraid.”
58. Lord, you have taken my case.You have given me back my life.