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12 Countless evils have surrounded me.
My sins have caught up with me so that I can no longer see.
They outnumber the hairs on my head.
I have lost heart.

13 O Lord, please rescue me!
Come quickly to help me, O Lord! [a]
14 Let all those who seek to end my life
be confused and put to shame.
Let those who want my downfall
be turned back and disgraced.

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Footnotes

  1. 40:13 Verses 13–17 are virtually identical in wording to Psalm 70.

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.
13 Be pleased to save me, Lord;
    come quickly, Lord, to help me.(E)

14 May all who want to take my life(F)
    be put to shame and confusion;(G)
may all who desire my ruin(H)
    be turned back in disgrace.

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