Psalms 69:10-18

¹⁰I wept and I fasted, but they mocked me;

¹¹I mourned in sackcloth, but they laughed at me.

¹²People sitting by the town gate gossip about me. I'm the subject of rude songs sung by drunks.

¹³But my prayer is to you, Lord, believing this is a good time to respond to me. God, in your wonderful trustworthy love, answer me with your sure salvation.

¹⁴Please rescue me from the mud—don't let me sink! Save me from those who hate me and from drowning in the deep waters!

¹⁵Don't let the flood waters wash over me. Don't let the deep waters pull me down. Don't let the grave close over me.

¹⁶Please answer my prayers, Lord, for you are good and love me with your trustworthy love; because of your kindness, please help me.

¹⁷Don't turn away from me, your servant. Please answer me quickly because I'm in trouble.

¹⁸Come here and rescue me; set me free from my enemies.