4. My guilt overwhelms me—it is a burden too heavy to bear.
5. My wounds fester and stinkbecause of my foolish sins.
6. I am bent over and racked with pain.All day long I walk around filled with grief.
7. A raging fever burns within me,and my health is broken.
8. I am exhausted and completely crushed.My groans come from an anguished heart.
9. You know what I long for, Lord;you hear my every sigh.
10. My heart beats wildly, my strength fails,and I am going blind.
11. My loved ones and friends stay away, fearing my disease.Even my own family stands at a distance.
12. Meanwhile, my enemies lay traps to kill me.Those who wish me harm make plans to ruin me.All day long they plan their treachery.
13. But I am deaf to all their threats.I am silent before them as one who cannot speak.
14. I choose to hear nothing,and I make no reply.
15. For I am waiting for you, O lord.You must answer for me, O Lord my God.
16. I prayed, “Don’t let my enemies gloat over meor rejoice at my downfall.”
17. I am on the verge of collapse,facing constant pain.
18. But I confess my sins;I am deeply sorry for what I have done.
19. I have many aggressive enemies;they hate me without reason.
20. They repay me evil for goodand oppose me for pursuing good.