021-05

Save me, God
The waters are up to my neck
I am sinking
In mud that has no floor
I have drifted into deep waters
The flood goes over me

I am weary from my crying
My throat is parched
My eyes fail
Looking for my God

Those who hate me without cause
Outnumber the hairs of my head
Many are those
Who would destroy me
Though I did not steal
I must repay

You know my folly, O God
My guilt is not hidden from you
May those who hope in you
Not be ashamed through me
May those who seek you
Not be dishonored through me

Um deinetwillen trage ich den Spott
Die Schande
Deckt mein Gesicht
The insults of those who insult you
Have fallen on me
I am in pain
I am in distress
God, protect me

Answer me, Lord
For your faithful love is good
Turn to me
In your great compassion
Turn to me
Do not hide your face from your servant
I am in distress
Answer me quickly

Draw near
Draw near
Redeem me

The Lord listens to the needy
He does not despise
His captive people
He has not hidden his face
Has not despised
The pain of the afflicted
He listened
He really listened
And I am still here

The mud has not won
The water has not won
I am still calling
That is enough