Psalms 69:9-14

⁹I am on fire with passion for your house; and the hard things which are said about you have come on me.

¹⁰My bitter weeping, and my going without food, were turned to my shame.

¹¹When I put on the clothing of grief, they said evil of me.

¹²I am a cause of wonder to those in authority; a song to those who are given to strong drink.

¹³But as for me, let my prayer be made to you, O Lord, at a time when you are pleased; O God, give me an answer in your great mercy, for your salvation is certain.

¹⁴Take me from the grip of the sticky earth, so that I may not go down into it; let me be lifted up from the deep waters.