15 Don’t let the floods overwhelm me,or the deep waters swallow me,or the pit of death devour me.
16 Answer my prayers, O lord,for your unfailing love is wonderful.Take care of me,for your mercy is so plentiful.
17 Don’t hide from your servant;answer me quickly, for I am in deep trouble!
18 Come and redeem me;free me from my enemies.
19 You know of my shame, scorn, and disgrace.You see all that my enemies are doing.
20 Their insults have broken my heart,and I am in despair.If only one person would show some pity;if only one would turn and comfort me.
21 But instead, they give me poison for food;they offer me sour wine for my thirst.