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17 How constantly I find myself upon the verge of sin;[a] this source of sorrow always stares me in the face. 18 I confess my sins; I am sorry for what I have done. 19 But my enemies persecute with vigor and continue to hate me—though I have done nothing against them to deserve it.

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  1. Psalm 38:17 How constantly I find myself upon the verge of sin, literally, “I am ready to fall.”

17 For I am about to fall,(A)
    and my pain(B) is ever with me.
18 I confess my iniquity;(C)
    I am troubled by my sin.
19 Many have become my enemies(D) without cause[a];
    those who hate me(E) without reason(F) are numerous.

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  1. Psalm 38:19 One Dead Sea Scrolls manuscript; Masoretic Text my vigorous enemies