13. I am like a deaf person; I do not hear.I am like a speechless personwho does not open his mouth.
14. I am like a man who does not hearand has no arguments in his mouth.
15. I put my hope in You, Lord;You will answer, Lord my God.
16. For I said, “Don’t let them rejoice over me —those who are arrogant toward me when I stumble.”
17. For I am about to fall,and my pain is constantly with me.
18. So I confess my guilt;I am anxious because of my sin.
19. But my enemies are vigorous and powerful; many hate me for no reason.
20. Those who repay evil for goodattack me for pursuing good.
21. Lord, do not abandon me;my God, do not be far from me.
22. Hurry to help me,Lord, my Savior.