In Distress--

In your great mercy, O God, *
answer me with your unfailing help. 
 Save me from the mire; do not let me sink; *
let me be rescued from those who hate me
and out of the deep waters. 
 Let not the torrent of waters wash over me,
neither let the deep swallow me up; *
do not let the Pit shut its mouth upon me. 
 Answer me, O LORD, for your love is kind; *
in your great compassion, turn to me."


Hide not your face from your servant; *
be swift and answer me, for I am in distress. 

These words from Psalm 69 say it better than I could.