[1] When you are angry, LORD, please don't punish me or even correct me. [2] You shot me with your arrows, and you struck me with your hand. [3] My body hurts all over because of your anger. Even my bones are in pain, and my sins [4] are so heavy that I am crushed. [5] Because of my foolishness, I am covered with sores that stink and spread. [6] My body is twisted and bent, and I groan all day long. [7] Fever has my back in flames, and I hurt all over. [8] I am worn out and weak, moaning and in distress. [9] You, Lord, know every one of my deepest desires, and my noisy groans are no secret to you. [10] My heart is beating fast. I feel weak all over, and my eyes are red. [11] Because of my sickness, no friends or neighbors will come near me. [12] All who want me dead set traps to catch me, and those who want to harm and destroy me plan and plot all day. [13] I am not able to hear or speak a word; [14] I am completely deaf and can't make a sound. [15] I trust you, LORD God, and you will do something. [16] I said, "Don't let them laugh or brag because I slip." [17] I am about to collapse from constant pain. [18] I told you my sins, and I am sorry for them. [19] Many deadly and powerful enemies hate me, [20] and they repay evil for good because I try to do right. [21] You are the LORD God! Stay nearby and don't desert me. [22] You are the one who saves me. Please hurry and help.
