16For I said, “Do not let them rejoice at my expense, *
those who gloat over me when my foot slips.”
17Truly, I am on the verge of falling, *
and my pain is always with me.
18I will confess my iniquity *
and be sorry for my sin.
19Those who are my enemies without cause are mighty, *
and many in number are those who wrongfully hate me.
20Those who repay evil for good slander me, *
because I follow the course that is right.
21O Lord, do not forsake me; *
be not far from me, O my God.
22Make haste to help me, *
O Lord of my salvation.
39Dixi, Custodiam
1I said, “I will keep watch upon my ways, *
so that I do not offend with my tongue.
2I will put a muzzle on my mouth *
while the wicked are in my presence.”
3So I held my tongue and said nothing; *
I refrained from rash words;
but my pain became unbearable.
4My heart was hot within me;
while I pondered, the fire burst into flame; *
I spoke out with my tongue:
638Psalm 39
