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166 and as a dumb man not opening his mouth.

And I am become as a man that heareth not: and hath no reproofs in his mouth.

For in Thee, O Lord, have I hoped: Thou wilt hear me, O Lord, my God.

For I said: lest at any time my enemies rejoice over me: and whilst my feet slip they glory over me.

For I am ready for scourges: and my sorrow is continually before me.

For I will declare my iniquity: and I will be thoughtful of my sin.

But my enemies live, and are stronger than I: and they that hate me wrongfully are multiplied.

They that render evil for good oppose me, because I follow goodness.

Forsake me not, O Lord my God: do not Thou depart from me.

Attend unto my help, O Lord, the God of my salvation.