10 My heart races, my strength leaves me,
and even the light of my eyes has faded.[a](A)
11 My loved ones and friends stand back from my affliction,
and my relatives stand at a distance.(B)
12 Those who intend to kill me set traps,
and those who want to harm me threaten to destroy me;
they plot treachery all day long.(C)

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  1. 38:10 Or and the light of my eyes—even that is not with me

10 My heart pounds,(A) my strength fails(B) me;
    even the light has gone from my eyes.(C)
11 My friends and companions avoid me because of my wounds;(D)
    my neighbors stay far away.
12 Those who want to kill me set their traps,(E)
    those who would harm me talk of my ruin;(F)
    all day long they scheme and lie.(G)

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