¹² For troubles^(A) without number surround me;
    my sins have overtaken me, and I cannot see.^(B)
They are more than the hairs of my head,^(C)
    and my heart fails^(D) within me.

²⁶ My flesh and my heart^(A) may fail,^(B)
    but God is the strength^(C) of my heart
    and my portion^(D) forever.

³ The cords of death^(A) entangled me,
    the anguish of the grave came over me;
    I was overcome by distress and sorrow.

¹² But who can discern their own errors?
    Forgive my hidden faults.^(A)

⁶ We all, like sheep, have gone astray,^(A)
    each of us has turned to our own way;^(B)
and the Lord has laid on him
    the iniquity^(C) of us all.

¹¹ Do not be far from me,^(A)
    for trouble is near^(B)
    and there is no one to help.^(C)

¹² Many bulls^(D) surround me;^(E)
    strong bulls of Bashan^(F) encircle me.
¹³ Roaring lions^(G) that tear their prey^(H)
    open their mouths wide^(I) against me.
¹⁴ I am poured out like water,
    and all my bones are out of joint.^(J)
My heart has turned to wax;^(K)
    it has melted^(L) within me.
¹⁵ My mouth^[a] is dried up like a potsherd,^(M)
    and my tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth;^(N)
    you lay me in the dust^(O) of death.

¹⁶ Dogs^(P) surround me,
    a pack of villains encircles me;
    they pierce^[b](Q) my hands and my feet.
¹⁷ All my bones are on display;
    people stare^(R) and gloat over me.^(S)
18 They divide my clothes among them
    and cast lots^(T) for my garment.^(U)

¹⁹ But you, Lord, do not be far from me.^(V)
    You are my strength;^(W) come quickly^(X) to help me.^(Y)