13But I am deaf to all their threats. I am silent before them as one who cannot speak. 14I choose to hear nothing, and I make no reply. 15For I am waiting for you, O Lord. You must answer for me, O Lord my God. 16I prayed, “Don’t let my enemies gloat over me or rejoice at my downfall.” 17I am on the verge of collapse, facing constant pain. 18But I confess my sins; I am deeply sorry for what I have done. 19I have many aggressive enemies; they hate me without reason. 20They repay me evil for good and oppose me for pursuing good. 21Do not abandon me, O Lord. Do not stand at a distance, my God. 22Come quickly to help me, O Lord my savior.
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