⁶ He has made me dwell in darkness
    like those long dead.^(A)

⁶ Listen to my cry,^(A)
    for I am in desperate need;^(B)
rescue me^(C) from those who pursue me,
    for they are too strong^(D) for me.

⁴ I am counted among those who go down to the pit;^(A)
    I am like one without strength.^(B)
5 I am set apart with the dead,
    like the slain who lie in the grave,
whom you remember no more,
    who are cut off^(C) from your care.

⁶ You have put me in the lowest pit,
    in the darkest depths.^(D)