Psalm 38:15-17

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¹⁵ Lord, you must defend me.
    Lord my God, you must speak for me.
¹⁶ That’s why I prayed, “Don’t let my enemies smile at my pain.
    Full of pride, they will laugh if I stumble and fall.”
¹⁷ I know I am guilty of doing wrong.
    I cannot forget my pain.