Deep Waters Lyrics

Save me, O God
For the waters have come up to my neck
I sink in the miry depths
Where there is no foothold

I have come into the deep waters
The floods engulf me
I am worn out calling for help
My throat is parched

My eyes fail
Looking for my God
Those who hate me without reason
Outnumber the hairs of my head

Many are my enemies
Without cause
Those who seek
To destroy me

I am forced to restore
What I did not steal
You, God, know my folly
My guilt is not hidden from you

Lord, the Lord Almighty
May those who hope in you
Not be disgraced
Because of me
God of Israel
May those who seek you
Not be put to shame
Because of me

For I endure scorn for your sake
And shame covers my face
I'm a stranger to my brothers
To my own mother's sons
For zeal for your house
Consumes me
And the insults of those
Who insult you fall on me

When I weep and fast
I must endure scorn
When I put on sackcloth
People make sport of me

But I pray to you, Lord
In the time of your favor
In your great love, O God
Answer me with your sure salvation

Rescue me from the mire, do not let me sink
Answer me, Lord, out of the goodness of your love
In your great mercy turn to me
Come near and rescue me