But as for me, my prayer is to you, O Lord.

At an acceptable time, O God, 

in the abundance of your steadfast love answer

me in your saving faithfulness.

Deliver me 

from sinking in the mire; 

let me be delivered from my enemies 

and from the deep waters.

Let not the food sweep over me,

or the deep swallow me up, 

or the pit close its mouth over me.

-psalm 69:13-15-