¹² You gave me life^(A) and showed me kindness,^(B)
    and in your providence^(C) watched over^(D) my spirit.

¹³ “But this is what you concealed in your heart,
    and I know that this was in your mind:^(E)
14 If I sinned, you would be watching me^(F)
    and would not let my offense go unpunished.^(G)
15 If I am guilty^(H)—woe to me!^(I)
    Even if I am innocent, I cannot lift my head,^(J)
for I am full of shame
    and drowned in^[a] my affliction.^(K)
16 If I hold my head high, you stalk me like a lion^(L)
    and again display your awesome power against me.^(M)
17 You bring new witnesses against me^(N)
    and increase your anger toward me;^(O)
    your forces come against me wave upon wave.^(P)