⁵² Those who were my enemies without cause
    hunted me like a bird.^(A)
53 They tried to end my life in a pit^(B)
    and threw stones at me;
⁵⁴ the waters closed over my head,^(C)
    and I thought I was about to perish.^(D)

⁵⁵ I called on your name, Lord,
    from the depths^(E) of the pit.^(F)
56 You heard my plea:^(G) “Do not close your ears
    to my cry for relief.”
⁵⁷ You came near^(H) when I called you,
    and you said, “Do not fear.”^(I)

⁵⁸ You, Lord, took up my case;^(J)
    you redeemed my life.^(K)