⁶ But I am a worm^(A) and not a man,
    scorned by everyone,^(B) despised^(C) by the people.
⁷ All who see me mock me;^(D)
    they hurl insults,^(E) shaking their heads.^(F)
8 “He trusts in the Lord,” they say,
    “let the Lord rescue him.^(G)
Let him deliver him,^(H)
    since he delights^(I) in him.”

¹¹ Do not be far from me,^(A)
    for trouble is near^(B)
    and there is no one to help.^(C)

¹² Many bulls^(D) surround me;^(E)
    strong bulls of Bashan^(F) encircle me.
¹³ Roaring lions^(G) that tear their prey^(H)
    open their mouths wide^(I) against me.

¹⁷ All my bones are on display;
    people stare^(A) and gloat over me.^(B)
18 They divide my clothes among them
    and cast lots^(C) for my garment.^(D)

¹⁹ But you, Lord, do not be far from me.^(E)
    You are my strength;^(F) come quickly^(G) to help me.^(H)
20 Deliver me from the sword,^(I)
    my precious life^(J) from the power of the dogs.^(K)
21 Rescue me from the mouth of the lions;^(L)
    save me from the horns of the wild oxen.^(M)