10. My heart pounds; my strength abandons me.Even the light of my eyes is gone.
11. My loved ones and friends keep their distancefrom me in my sickness;those who were near me now stay far away.
12. Those who want me dead lay traps;those who want me harmed utter threats,muttering lies all day long.
13. But I’m like someone who is deaf,who can’t hear;like someone who can’t speak,whose mouth won’t open.
14. I’ve become like a personwho doesn’t hear what is being said,whose mouth has no good comeback.
15. But I wait for you, Lord!You will answer, my Lord, my God!
16. Because I prayed:"Don’t let them celebrate over meor exalt themselves over me when my foot slips,"
17. because I’m very close to falling,and my pain is always with me.
18. Yes, I confess my wrongdoing;I’m worried about my sin.
19. But my mortal enemies are so strong;those who hate me for no reason seem countless.
20. Those who give, repay good with evil;they oppose me for pursuing good.
21. Don’t leave me all alone, Lord!Please, my God, don’t be far from me!
22. Come quickly and help me,my Lord, my salvation!