7. It is for your sake that I have been insultedand that I am covered with shame.
8. I am like a stranger to my relatives,like a foreigner to my family.
9. My devotion to your Temple burns in me like a fire;the insults which are hurled at you fall on me.
10. I humble myself by fasting,and people insult me;
11. I dress myself in clothes of mourning,and they laugh at me.
12. They talk about me in the streets,and drunkards make up songs about me.
13. But as for me, I will pray to you, Lord;answer me, God, at a time you choose.Answer me because of your great love,because you keep your promise to save.
14. Save me from sinking in the mud;keep me safe from my enemies,safe from the deep water.
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.