(A)Be gracious to us, Lord, be gracious to us,
For we have had much more than enough of (B)contempt.
Our soul has had much more than enough
Of the (C)scoffing of (D)those who are at ease,
And with the (E)contempt of the proud.

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Have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy on us,
    for we have endured no end of contempt.
We have endured no end
    of ridicule from the arrogant,
    of contempt from the proud.

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Have mercy upon us, O Lord, have mercy upon us: for we are exceedingly filled with contempt.

Our soul is exceedingly filled with the scorning of those that are at ease, and with the contempt of the proud.

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