^4 (A)More in number than the hairs of my head
    are ^(B)those who hate me ^(C)without cause;
mighty are those who would destroy me,
    ^(D)those who attack me with lies.
What I did not steal
    must I now restore?

^12 (A)Who can discern his errors?
    ^(B)Declare me innocent from ^(C)hidden faults.

¹² Many bulls encompass me;
    ^(C)strong bulls of ^(D)Bashan surround me;
¹³ they ^(E)open wide their mouths at me,
    like a ravening and roaring lion.

¹⁴ I am ^(F)poured out like water,
    and all my bones are ^(G)out of joint;
my ^(H)heart is like ^(I)wax;
    it is melted within my breast;
¹⁵ my strength is ^(J)dried up like a potsherd,
    and my ^(K)tongue sticks to my jaws;
    you lay me in the dust of death.

¹⁶ For ^(L)dogs encompass me;
    a company of evildoers ^(M)encircles me;
they have ^(N)pierced my hands and feet^[a]—
¹⁷ I can count all my bones—
they ^(O)stare and gloat over me;
^18 (P)they divide my garments among them,
    and for my clothing they cast lots.

¹⁹ But you, O Lord, ^(Q)do not be far off!
    O you my help, ^(R)come quickly to my aid!