9. abecause my sins outnumberedthe grains of sand by the sea.My sins are many, Lord; they are many.I am not worthy to look up,to gaze into heavenbecause of my many sins.Syriac
9. bNow, Lord, I suffer justly.I deserve the troubles I encounter.Already I’m caught in a trap.
10. I’m held down by iron chainsso that I can’t lift up my headbecause of my sins.There’s no relief for me,because I made you angry,doing wrong in front of your face,setting up false godsand committing offenses.
11. Now I bow down before youfrom deep within my heart,begging for your kindness.
12. I have sinned, Lord, I have sinned,and I know the laws I’ve broken.
13. I’m praying, begging you:Forgive me, Lord, forgive me.Don’t destroy me along with my sins.Don’t keep my bad deedsin your memory forever.Don’t sentence me to the earth’s depths,for you, Lord, are the Godof those who turn from their sins.
14. In me you’ll show how kind you are.Although I’m not worthy,you’ll save me accordingto your great mercy.
15. I will praise you continuouslyall the days of my life,because all of heaven’s forces praise you,and the glory is yoursforever and always. Amen.