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 For I said, “Do not let them rejoice at my expense, * those who gloat over me when my foot slips.”

Truly, I am on the verge of falling, * and my pain is always with me.

I will confess my iniquity * and be sorry for my sin.

Those who are my enemies without cause are mighty, * and many in number are those who wrongfully hate me.

Those who repay evil for good slander me, * because I follow the course that is right.

O, do not forsake me; * be not far from me, O my God.

Make haste to help me, * O Lord of my salvation.

I said, “I will keep watch upon my ways, * so that I do not offend with my tongue.

I will put a muzzle on my mouth * while the wicked are in my presence.”

So I held my tongue and said nothing; * I refrained from rash words; but my pain became unbearable.

My heart was hot within me; while I pondered, the fire burst into flame; * I spoke out with my tongue: