12 Those who seek my life lay traps for me.Those who are out to harm me talk about ruining me.All day long they think of ways to deceive me.
13 But I am like a person who cannot hearand like a person who cannot speak.
14 I am like one who cannot hearand who can offer no arguments.
15 But I wait with hope for you, O Lord.You will answer, O Lord, my God.
16 I said, “Do not let them gloat over me.When my foot slips,do not let them promote themselves at my expense.”
17 I am ready to fall.I am continually aware of my pain.
18 I confess my guilt.My sin troubles me.