4. For mine iniquities have passed over my head, As a heavy burden--too heavy for me.
5. Stunk--become corrupt have my wounds, Because of my folly.
6. I have been bent down, I have been bowed down--unto excess, All the day I have gone mourning.
7. For my flanks have been full of drought, And soundness is not in my flesh.
8. I have been feeble and smitten--unto excess, I have roared from disquietude of heart.
9. Lord, before Thee [is] all my desire, And my sighing from Thee hath not been hid.
10. My heart [is] panting, my power hath forsaken me, And the light of mine eyes, Even they are not with me.
11. My lovers and my friends over-against my plague stand. And my neighbours afar off have stood.
12. And those seeking my soul lay a snare, And those seeking my evil Have spoken mischievous things, And they do deceits meditate all the day.
13. And I, as deaf, hear not. And as a dumb one who openeth not his mouth.
14. Yea, I am as a man who heareth not, And in his mouth are no reproofs.
15. Because for Thee, O Jehovah, I have waited, Thou dost answer, O Lord my God.
16. When I said, `Lest they rejoice over me, In the slipping of my foot against me they magnified themselves.
17. For I am ready to halt, And my pain [is] before me continually.
18. For mine iniquity I declare, I am sorry for my sin.
19. And mine enemies [are] lively, They have been strong, and those hating me without cause, Have been multiplied.