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.
²⁰ Those who repay my good with evil^(G)
    lodge accusations^(H) against me,
    though I seek only to do what is good.

²¹ Lord, do not forsake me;^(I)
    do not be far^(J) from me, my God.
²² Come quickly^(K) to help me,^(L)
    my Lord and my Savior.^(M)