³ For I know my transgressions,
    and my sin is always before me.^(A)

¹² For our offenses^(A) are many in your sight,
    and our sins testify^(B) against us.
Our offenses are ever with us,
    and we acknowledge our iniquities:^(C)

¹³ Whoever conceals their sins^(A) does not prosper,
    but the one who confesses^(B) and renounces them finds mercy.^(C)

¹⁸ I confess my iniquity;^(A)
    I am troubled by my sin.

⁵ Then I acknowledged my sin to you
    and did not cover up my iniquity.^(A)
I said, “I will confess^(B)
    my transgressions^(C) to the Lord.”
And you forgave
    the guilt of my sin.^(D)

²⁵ Let us lie down in our shame,^(A)
    and let our disgrace cover us.
We have sinned^(B) against the Lord our God,
    both we and our ancestors;^(C)
from our youth^(D) till this day
    we have not obeyed^(E) the Lord our God.”

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.