14 But I, as a deaf man, heard not: and as one that is dumb, who openeth not his mouth.
15 I became as a man that heareth not; and that hath no reproofs in his mouth.
16 For in thee, O Lord, have I hoped: thou wilt hear me, O Lord my God.
17 For I said, Let not mine enemies at any time triumph over me: and when my feet slip, they have spoken great things against me.
18 For I am prepared for scourges: and my sorrow is always before me.
19 For I will confess mine iniquity: and will think upon my sin.
20 But mine enemies live, and are strengthened against me: and they that hate me wrongfully are multiplied.
21 They that render evil for good spake against me, because I followed goodness.
22 Forsake me not, O Lord my God: go not thou far from me.
23 Haste thee to my help, O Lord, God of my salvation.
Glory, etc.
Psalm L. Miserere.
1. David prays for remission of his sins; 8. for perfect sanctity. 17. God delights not In sacrifice, but in a contrite heart. 19. David prays for the exaltation of the Church.
1 Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy great mercy.
2 And according to the multitude of thy tender mercies, blot out my iniquity.
3 Wash me yet more from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.
4 For I acknowledge my iniquity: and my sin is always before me.
