Valley Of Salt

Save me, O God, for the waters has come up to my neck
I sink, I sink, into the miry depths
Where there is no foothold. I've come into deep waters
The floods engulf me. I'm worn out calling for help
My throat is parched
I endure scorn for Your sake, and shame covers my face
I'm a stranger to my brothers, a stranger to my own mother's sons
Yet zeal for Your house consumes me, and the insults of those
Who insult You, fall on me
My eyes, they fail me, looking for my God
Those who hate me without reason
Outnumber the hairs on my head
Many are my enemies, who seek to destroy me
I'm forced to restore what I didn't steal
I pray to You, O God, in the time of your favor
In Your great love, O God, answer me with Your sure salvation
You know how I'm disgraced and shamed
My enemies are before You
May their eyes be darkened so they can not see
And their backs be bent forever

(Psalm 69)