^{14 Ref} Take 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.

^{15 Ref} Let 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.

^{16 Ref} Give an answer to my words, O Lord; for your mercy is good: be turned to me, because of your great pity.

^{17 Ref} Let not your face be covered from your servant, for I am in trouble; quickly give me an answer.

^{18 Ref} Come near to my soul, for its salvation: be my saviour, because of those who are against me.