You cause those who know me to keep their distance; you make me an appalling sight to them. I am trapped and cannot get free.

Listen to my cry for help, for I am in serious trouble! Rescue me from those who chase me, for they are stronger than I am.

For the music director; a psalm of David. How long, Lord, will you continue to ignore me? How long will you pay no attention to me?

Do not reject me! Do not push your servant away in anger! You are my deliverer! Do not forsake or abandon me, O God who vindicates me!

Because of all my enemies, people disdain me; my neighbors are appalled by my suffering – those who know me are horrified by my condition; those who see me in the street run away from me.

Do not ignore me in my time of trouble! Listen to me! When I call out to you, quickly answer me!

A song of ascents, by David. O Lord, my heart is not proud, nor do I have a haughty look. I do not have great aspirations, or concern myself with things that are beyond me.

Look to the right and see! No one cares about me. I have nowhere to run; no one is concerned about my life.

Answer me quickly, Lord! My strength is fading. Do not reject me, or I will join those descending into the grave.