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12 The prominent people mock me,
    composing drinking songs.

Seeking God for Deliverance

13 As for me, Lord, may my prayer to you come at a favorable time.
    God, in the abundance of your gracious love,
        answer me with your sure deliverance.
14 Rescue me from the mud
    and do not let me sink.
Rescue me from those who hate me,
    and from the deep waters.

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12 Those who sit at the gate(A) mock me,
    and I am the song of the drunkards.(B)

13 But I pray to you, Lord,
    in the time of your favor;(C)
in your great love,(D) O God,
    answer me with your sure salvation.
14 Rescue me from the mire,
    do not let me sink;
deliver me from those who hate me,
    from the deep waters.(E)

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