52 My enemies, whom I have never harmed,hunted me down like a bird.
53 They threw me into a pitand dropped stones on me.
54 The water rose over my head,and I cried out, “This is the end!”
55 But I called on your name, lord,from deep within the pit.
56 You heard me when I cried, “Listen to my pleading!Hear my cry for help!”
57 Yes, you came when I called;you told me, “Do not fear.”
58 Lord, you are my lawyer! Plead my case!For you have redeemed my life.