I have sunk in deep mud, and there is no footing;
I have come into deep water,
and a flood sweeps over me.(A)
I am weary from my crying;
my throat is parched.
My eyes fail, looking for my God.(B)
Those who hate me without cause
are more numerous than the hairs of my head;
my deceitful enemies, who would destroy me,
are powerful.(C)
Though I did not steal, I must repay.(D)

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I sink in the miry depths,(A)
    where there is no foothold.
I have come into the deep waters;
    the floods engulf me.
I am worn out calling for help;(B)
    my throat is parched.
My eyes fail,(C)
    looking for my God.
Those who hate me(D) without reason(E)
    outnumber the hairs of my head;
many are my enemies without cause,(F)
    those who seek to destroy me.(G)
I am forced to restore
    what I did not steal.

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