6 But I am merely a worm,far less than human,and I am hated and rejectedby people everywhere.
7 Everyone who sees memakes fun and sneers.They shake their heads,
8 and say, “Trust the Lord!If you are his favourite,let him protect youand keep you safe.”
9 You, Lord, brought mesafely through birth,and you protected mewhen I was a babyat my mother's breast.
10 From the day I was born,I have been in your care,and from the time of my birth,you have been my God.
11 Don't stay far offwhen I am in troublewith no one to help me.
12 Enemies are all aroundlike a herd of wild bulls.Powerful bulls from Bashanare everywhere.