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12 (13) For innumerable evils have compassed me about; mine avonot (iniquities) have overtaken me, so that I am not able to look up; they are more than the hairs of mine head; therefore my lev faileth me.

13 (14) Be pleased, O Hashem, to deliver me; O Hashem, make haste to help me.

14 (15) Let them be ashamed and mutually confounded that seek after my nefesh to destroy it; let them be driven backward and put to shame that wish me evil.

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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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