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11 When I made sackcloth my clothing, I became a byword (an object of scorn) to them.

12 They who sit in [the city’s] gate talk about me, and I am the song of the drunkards.

13 But as for me, my prayer is to You, O Lord. At an acceptable and opportune time, O God, in the multitude of Your mercy and the abundance of Your loving-kindness hear me, and in the truth and faithfulness of Your salvation answer me.

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11 when I put on sackcloth,(A)
    people make sport of me.
12 Those who sit at the gate(B) mock me,
    and I am the song of the drunkards.(C)

13 But I pray to you, Lord,
    in the time of your favor;(D)
in your great love,(E) O God,
    answer me with your sure salvation.

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