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But I am like a worm instead of a man.
    Men make fun of me.
    They look down on me.
Everyone who looks at me laughs.
    They stick out their tongues.
    They shake their heads.
They say, “Turn to the Lord for help.
    Maybe he will save you.
If he likes you,
    maybe he will rescue you.”

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But I am a worm(A) and not a man,
    scorned by everyone,(B) despised(C) by the people.
All who see me mock me;(D)
    they hurl insults,(E) shaking their heads.(F)
“He trusts in the Lord,” they say,
    “let the Lord rescue him.(G)
Let him deliver him,(H)
    since he delights(I) in him.”

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