1. For the leader; according to “Lilies.” Of David.
2. Save me, God,for the waters have reached my neck.
3. I have sunk into the mire of the deep,where there is no foothold.I have gone down to the watery depths;the flood overwhelms me.
4. I am weary with crying out;my throat is parched.My eyes fail,from looking for my God.
5. More numerous than the hairs of my headare those who hate me without cause.Those who would destroy me are mighty,my enemies without reason.Must I now restorewhat I did not steal?
6. God, you know my folly;my faults are not hidden from you.
7. Let those who wait in hope for you, Lord of hosts,not be shamed because of me.Let those who seek you, God of Israel,not be disgraced because of me.
8. For it is on your account I bear insult,that disgrace covers my face.
9. I have become an outcast to my kindred,a stranger to my mother’s children.
10. Because zeal for your house has consumed me,I am scorned by those who scorn you.