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A faltering sufferer confesses while vigorous enemies approach.
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Psalms 38:17-20

For I confess my iniquity

Psalm 38: like a heavy burden, they are too heavy for me · Psalms 38

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17For I am ready to stumble, and my pain is always before me.

18For I confess my iniquity; I am anxious because of my sin.

19But my enemies are vigorous and strong, and many hate me without cause.

20And those who repay evil for good oppose me in return for my pursuing good.

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