Psalms 69:9-14

⁹My devotion for your house is burning me up inside; the insults of those who insulted you have fallen on me.

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!