13. But I am deaf to all their threats.I am silent before them as one who cannot speak.
14. I choose to hear nothing,and I make no reply.
15. For I am waiting for you, O lord.You must answer for me, O Lord my God.
16. I prayed, “Don’t let my enemies gloat over meor rejoice at my downfall.”
17. I am on the verge of collapse,facing constant pain.
18. But I confess my sins;I am deeply sorry for what I have done.
19. I have many aggressive enemies;they hate me without reason.
20. They repay me evil for goodand oppose me for pursuing good.
21. Do not abandon me, O lord.Do not stand at a distance, my God.