38:14 I am like a man who cannot hear
and is incapable of arguing his defense. 1
38:15 Yet 2 I wait for you, O Lord!
You will respond, O Lord, my God!
38:16 I have prayed for deliverance, because otherwise they will gloat over me; 3
when my foot slips they will arrogantly taunt me. 4
38:17 For I am about to stumble,
and I am in constant pain. 5
38:18 Yes, 6 I confess my wrongdoing,
and I am concerned about my sins.
38:19 But those who are my enemies for no reason are numerous; 7
those who hate me without cause outnumber me. 8
38:20 They repay me evil for the good I have done;
though I have tried to do good to them, they hurl accusations at me. 9
38:21 Do not abandon me, O Lord!
My God, do not remain far away from me!
38:22 Hurry and help me, 10 O Lord, my deliverer!