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.

⁸ Do not hold against us the sins of past generations;^(A)
    may your mercy come quickly to meet us,
    for we are in desperate need.^(B)

⁶ The Lord protects the unwary;
    when I was brought low,^(A) he saved me.^(B)

⁷ Answer me quickly,^(A) Lord;
    my spirit fails.^(B)
Do not hide your face^(C) from me
    or I will be like those who go down to the pit.

²³ He remembered us^(A) in our low estate
His love endures forever.