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11 When I wear ·rough cloth [sackcloth; burlap; C a sign of grief],
    ·they joke about me [L I am a byword/proverb/joke to them].
12 ·They make fun of me in public places [L Those who sit in the gate complain about me],
    and the drunkards make up songs about me.

13 But I pray to you, Lord, ·for favor [or at an appropriate time].
God, because of your great ·love [loyalty], answer me.
    You are ·truly able [faithful] to ·save [give victory].

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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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