Psalms 38:9-14

9O Lord, you understand my heart’s desire; my groaning is not hidden from you.

10My heart beats quickly; my strength leaves me; I can hardly see.

11Because of my condition, even my friends and acquaintances keep their distance; my neighbors stand far away.

12Those who seek my life try to entrap me; those who want to harm me speak destructive words; all day long they say deceitful things.

13But I am like a deaf man – I hear nothing; I am like a mute who cannot speak.

14I am like a man who cannot hear and is incapable of arguing his defense.