Psalms 69:8-28

8Even my own brothers pretend they don’t know me; they treat me like a stranger.

9Passion for your house has consumed me, and the insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.

10When I weep and fast, they scoff at me.

11When I dress in burlap to show sorrow, they make fun of me.

12I am the favorite topic of town gossip, and all the drunks sing about me.

13But 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.

14Rescue 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.

15Don’t let the floods overwhelm me, or the deep waters swallow me, or the pit of death devour me.

16Answer my prayers, O Lord, for your unfailing love is wonderful. Take care of me, for your mercy is so plentiful.

17Don’t hide from your servant; answer me quickly, for I am in deep trouble!

18Come and redeem me; free me from my enemies.

19You know of my shame, scorn, and disgrace. You see all that my enemies are doing.

20Their 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.

21But instead, they give me poison for food; they offer me sour wine for my thirst.

22Let the bountiful table set before them become a snare and their prosperity become a trap.

23Let their eyes go blind so they cannot see, and make their bodies shake continually.

24Pour out your fury on them; consume them with your burning anger.

25Let their homes become desolate and their tents be deserted.

26To the one you have punished, they add insult to injury; they add to the pain of those you have hurt.

27Pile their sins up high, and don’t let them go free.

28Erase their names from the Book of Life; don’t let them be counted among the righteous.