Psalm 38, 18-22

I am surrounded by and afflicted by the wicked that seek to stifle me, and end God's program for reform and salvation: "For I am very near to falling, and my grief is with me always. Indeed, I acknowledge my guilt; I grieve over my sin. But my undeserved enemies are strong; many are my foes without cause. Those who repay evil for good harass me for pursuing good. forsake me not, O Lord; my God, be not far from me."