4. Pull me from the trap my enemies set for me,for I find protection in you alone.
5. I entrust my spirit into your hand.Rescue me, lord, for you are a faithful God.
6. I hate those who worship worthless idols.I trust in the lord.
7. I will be glad and rejoice in your unfailing love,for you have seen my troubles,and you care about the anguish of my soul.
8. You have not handed me over to my enemiesbut have set me in a safe place.
9. Have mercy on me, lord, for I am in distress.Tears blur my eyes.My body and soul are withering away.
10. I am dying from grief;my years are shortened by sadness.Sin has drained my strength;I am wasting away from within.
11. I am scorned by all my enemiesand despised by my neighbors—even my friends are afraid to come near me.When they see me on the street,they run the other way.
12. I am ignored as if I were dead,as if I were a broken pot.
13. I have heard the many rumors about me,and I am surrounded by terror.My enemies conspire against me,plotting to take my life.
14. But I am trusting you, O lord,saying, “You are my God!”
15. My future is in your hands.Rescue me from those who hunt me down relentlessly.
16. Let your favor shine on your servant.In your unfailing love, rescue me.