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But I am a worm, not a man; people insult me and despise me.

Turn toward me and have mercy on me, for I am alone and oppressed!

For I am ever aware of your faithfulness, and your loyalty continually motivates me.

I am safe, and among the worshipers I will praise the Lord .

By David. The Lord delivers and vindicates me! I fear no one! The Lord protects my life! I am afraid of no one!

The Lord strengthens and protects me; I trust in him with all my heart. I am rescued and my heart is full of joy; I will sing to him in gratitude.

I will be happy and rejoice in your faithfulness, because you notice my pain and you are aware of how distressed I am.

Have mercy on me, for I am in distress! My eyes grow dim from suffering. I have lost my strength.

I am forgotten, like a dead man no one thinks about; I am regarded as worthless, like a broken jar.

I jumped to conclusions and said, "I am cut off from your presence!" But you heard my plea for mercy when I cried out to you for help.

Use your spear and lance against those who chase me! Assure me with these words: "I am your deliverer!"

They repay me evil for the good I have done; I am overwhelmed with sorrow.

When they were sick, I wore sackcloth, and refrained from eating food. (If I am lying, may my prayers go unanswered!)

I was once young, now I am old. I have never seen a godly man abandoned, or his children forced to search for food.

My whole body is sick because of your judgment; I am deprived of health because of my sin.

I am dazed and completely humiliated; all day long I walk around mourning.

For I am overcome with shame and my whole body is sick.

I am numb with pain and severely battered; I groan loudly because of the anxiety I feel.

But I am like a deaf man—I hear nothing; I am like a mute who cannot speak.

I am like a man who cannot hear and is incapable of arguing his defense.