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.