2. My God, I call to you during the day,but you do not answer.I call at night;I am not silent.
3. You sit as the Holy One.The praises of Israel are your throne.
4. Our ancestors trusted you;they trusted, and you saved them.
5. They called to you for helpand were rescued.They trusted youand were not disappointed.
6. But I am like a worm instead of a man.People make fun of me and hate me.
7. Those who look at me laugh.They stick out their tongues and shake their heads.
8. They say, “Turn to the Lord for help.Maybe he will save you.If he likes you,maybe he will rescue you.”
9. You had my mother give birth to me.You made me trust youwhile I was just a baby.
10. I have leaned on you since the day I was born;you have been my God since my mother gave me birth.
11. So don’t be far away from me.Now trouble is near,and there is no one to help.
12. People have surrounded me like angry bulls.Like the strong bulls of Bashan, they are on every side.
13. Like hungry, roaring lionsthey open their mouths at me.