9. abecause my sins outnumberedthe grains of sand by the sea.My sins are many, Lord; they are many.I am not worthy to look up,to gaze into heavenbecause of my many sins.Syriac
9. bNow, Lord, I suffer justly.I deserve the troubles I encounter.Already I’m caught in a trap.
10. I’m held down by iron chainsso that I can’t lift up my headbecause of my sins.There’s no relief for me,because I made you angry,doing wrong in front of your face,setting up false godsand committing offenses.
11. Now I bow down before youfrom deep within my heart,begging for your kindness.
12. I have sinned, Lord, I have sinned,and I know the laws I’ve broken.