14 Don't let me sink in the mud,but save me from my enemiesand from the deep water.
15 Don't let me beswept away by a floodor drowned in the oceanor swallowed by death.
16 Answer me, Lord!You are kind and good.Pay attention to me!You are truly merciful.
17 Don't turn away from me.I am your servant,and I am in trouble.Please hurry and help!
18 Come and save mefrom my enemies.
19 You know how I am insulted,mocked, and disgraced;you know every oneof my enemies.
20 I am crushed by insults,and I feel sick.I had hoped for mercy and pity,but there was none.