8 Even my own brothers pretend they don’t know me;they treat me like a stranger.
9 Passion for your house has consumed me,and the insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.
10 When I weep and fast,they scoff at me.
11 When I dress in burlap to show sorrow,they make fun of me.
12 I am the favorite topic of town gossip,and all the drunks sing about me.
13 But I keep praying to you, lord,hoping this time you will show me favor.In your unfailing love, O God,answer my prayer with your sure salvation.
14 Rescue me from the mud;don’t let me sink any deeper!Save me from those who hate me,and pull me from these deep waters.