15 Don't let the flood come over me;don't let me drown in the depthsor sink into the grave.
16 Answer me, Lord, in the goodness of your constant love;in your great compassion turn to me!
17 Don't hide yourself from your servant;I am in great trouble—answer me now!
18 Come to me and save me;rescue me from my enemies.
19 You know how I am insulted,how I am disgraced and dishonored;you see all my enemies.
20 Insults have broken my heart,and I am in despair.I had hoped for sympathy, but there was none;for comfort, but I found none.
21 When I was hungry, they gave me poison;when I was thirsty, they offered me vinegar.