¹⁴ If I sinned, you would be watching me^(A)
    and would not let my offense go unpunished.^(B)

²¹ Why do you not pardon my offenses
    and forgive my sins?^(A)
For I will soon lie down in the dust;^(B)
    you will search for me, but I will be no more.”^(C)

³ If you, Lord, kept a record of sins,
    Lord, who could stand?^(A)

²⁶ For you write down bitter things against me
    and make me reap the sins of my youth.^(A)
27 You fasten my feet in shackles;^(B)
    you keep close watch on all my paths^(C)
    by putting marks on the soles of my feet.

²⁸ I still dread^(A) all my sufferings,
    for I know you will not hold me innocent.^(B)

¹⁶ Surely then you will count my steps^(A)
    but not keep track of my sin.^(B)