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10 My heart pounds against my chest; my vigor is completely drained;
    my eyes were once bright, but now the brightness is all gone.
11 Even my friends and loved ones turn away when they see this marked man;
    those closest to me are no longer close at all.

12 Those who want me dead lay traps upon my path;
    those who desire my downfall threaten—my end is near—
    they spend their days plotting against me.

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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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