12. My friends and my companions stay away from my wound, and my kinsmen stand far off.
13. They who seek my life set traps. Those who seek my hurt threaten destruction, uttering lies all day.
14. But I, like someone deaf, hear nothing, like a mute, not opening his mouth.
15. Yes, I am like one who cannot hear, whose mouth has no arguments.
16. But I wait for You, Adonai— You will answer, O Lord my God.
17. For I said: “Don’t let them gloat over me or exalt themselves over me, when my foot slips.”
18. For I am about to fall, and my pain is before me constantly.
19. So I confess my guilt. I am troubled because of my sin.
20. My lively enemies are numerous. Many hate me wrongfully.
21. Those who repay evil for good oppose me because I pursue what is good.
22. Do not forsake me, Adonai. O my God, be not far from me.
23. Hurry to my aid, my Lord, my salvation.