14But as for me, let my prayer be made to you, O Lord, at a time when you are pleased; O God, give me an answer in your great mercy, for your salvation is certain.
15Take me from the grip of the sticky earth, so that I may not go down into it; let me be lifted up from the deep waters.
16Let me not be covered by the flowing waters; let not the deep waters go over my head, and let me not be shut up in the underworld.
17Give an answer to my words, O Lord; for your mercy is good: be turned to me, because of your great pity.
18Let not your face be covered from your servant, for I am in trouble; quickly give me an answer.
19Come near to my soul, for its salvation: be my saviour, because of those who are against me.
20You have seen my shame, how I was laughed at and made low; my haters are all before you.
