²¹ Why do you not pardon my offenses
    and forgive my sins?^(A)
For I will soon lie down in the dust;^(B)
    you will search for me, but I will be no more.”^(C)

²¹ “Although I am blameless,^(A)
    I have no concern for myself;^(B)
    I despise my own life.^(C)

¹⁷ My offenses will be sealed^(A) up in a bag;^(B)
    you will cover over my sin.^(C)

⁹ ‘I am pure,^(A) I have done no wrong;^(B)
    I am clean and free from sin.^(C)