¹⁶ Turn to me^(A) and be gracious to me,^(B)
    for I am lonely^(C) and afflicted.
¹⁷ Relieve the troubles^(D) of my heart
    and free me from my anguish.^(E)
18 Look on my affliction^(F) and my distress^(G)
    and take away all my sins.^(H)
19 See how numerous are my enemies^(I)
    and how fiercely they hate me!^(J)

²⁰ Guard my life^(K) and rescue me;^(L)
    do not let me be put to shame,^(M)
    for I take refuge^(N) in you.
²¹ May integrity^(O) and uprightness^(P) protect me,
    because my hope, Lord,^[a] is in you.^(Q)

²² Deliver Israel,^(R) O God,
    from all their troubles!