12. You have granted me life and loyal love, and your care has preserved my spirit.
13. “ ‘Yet you hid these things in your heart; I know that this was your purpose.
14. If I had sinned, then you would be watching me, and you would not acquit me of my guilt.
15. If I am guilty, woe to me! But if I am righteous, I dare not lift my head; I am filled with shame, and just look at my misery!
16. And if my head grows bold, you would hunt me as the lion in its prime; and you repeat your exploits against me.