53 They¹ silenced my life ^ain the pit
And ^bthrew stones at me. ‡

54 ^aThe waters flowed over my head;
^bI said, “I am cut off!” ‡

56 ^aYou have heard my voice:
“Do not hide Your ear
From my sighing, from my cry for help.” ‡

57 You ^adrew near on the day I called on You,
And said, ^b“Do not fear!” ‡