4. I said, “I have sinned against you, Lord;be merciful to me and heal me.”
5. My enemies say cruel things about me.They want me to die and be forgotten.
6. Those who come to see me are not sincere;they gather bad news about meand then go out and tell it everywhere.
7. All who hate me whisper to each other about me,they imagine the worst about me.
8. They say, “He is fatally ill;he will never leave his bed again.”
9. Even my best friend, the one I trusted most,the one who shared my food,has turned against me.
10. Be merciful to me, Lord, and restore my health,and I will pay my enemies back.