² Pay attention to me and answer me.^(A)
I am restless and in turmoil with my complaint,^(B)
3 because of the enemy’s words,^[a]
because of the pressure^[b] of the wicked.
For they bring down disaster on me
and harass me in anger.^(C)

⁶ Listen to my cry,
for I am very weak.^(A)
Rescue me from those who pursue me,
for they are too strong for me.^(B)