11. When I wept and fasted— that became a reproach to me.
12. When I put on sackcloth, I became a joke to them.
13. Those who sit at the gate chatter about me, and I am the song of the drunkards.
14. But as for me, my prayer to You, Adonai, is for a time of favor. O God, in Your great love, answer me with the truth of Your salvation.
15. Deliver me from the mire— do not let me sink. Deliver me from those who hate me, out of the deep waters.
16. Do not let floodwaters sweep over me, nor the deep swallow me up, nor the Pit shut its mouth over me.
17. Answer me, Adonai, for good is Your mercy. With Your great compassion, turn to me.
18. Hide not Your face from Your servant. For I am in distress—answer me quickly.
19. Draw near to my soul and redeem it. Ransom me because of my foes.