^{14 Ref} Deliver me from the mire, and let me not sink, Let me be delivered from those hating me, And from deep places of waters.

^{15 Ref} Let not a flood of waters overflow me, Nor let the deep swallow me up, Nor let the pit shut her mouth upon me.

^{16 Ref} Answer me, O Jehovah, for good `is' Thy kindness, According to the abundance Of Thy mercies turn Thou unto me,

^{17 Ref} And hide not Thy face from Thy servant, For I am in distress -- haste, answer me.

^{18 Ref} Be near unto my soul -- redeem it, Because of mine enemies ransom me.