Psalm 69:7-18

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition

⁹ It is zeal for your house that has consumed me;
    the insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.^(C)
10 When I humbled my soul with fasting,^[a]
    they insulted me for doing so.^(D)
11 When I made sackcloth my clothing,
    I became a byword to them.^(E)
12 I am the subject of gossip for those who sit in the gate,
    and the drunkards make songs about me.^(F)

¹³ But as for me, my prayer is to you, O Lord.
    At an acceptable time, O God,
    in the abundance of your steadfast love, answer me.
With your faithful help^{(G) 14} rescue me
    from sinking in the mire;
let me be delivered from my enemies
    and from the deep waters.^(H)
15 Do not let the flood sweep over me
    or the deep swallow me up
    or the Pit close its mouth over me.^(I)

¹⁶ Answer me, O Lord, for your steadfast love is good;
    according to your abundant mercy, turn to me.^(J)
17 Do not hide your face from your servant,
    for I am in distress—make haste to answer me.^(K)
18 Draw near to me; redeem me;
    set me free because of my enemies.