17Do not ◄hide yourself from/refuse to hear► me; answer me quickly because I am in great trouble.
18Come near to me and save me; rescue me from my enemies.
19You know that I am insulted and that people cause me to feel ashamed and dishonored; you know who all my enemies are.
20Their insults have deeply offended me, and I ◄feel helpless/am in despair►. I searched for someone who would pity me, but there was no one. I wanted someone to encourage/comfort me, but there were none.