- Thou hast clothed me with skin and flesh, and hast fenced me with bones and sinews.
- Thou hast granted me life and favour, and thy visitation hath preserved my spirit.
- And these things hast thou hid in thine heart: I know that this is with thee.
- If I sin, then thou markest me, and thou wilt not acquit me from mine iniquity.
- If I be wicked, woe unto me; and if I be righteous, yet will I not lift up my head. I am full of confusion; therefore see thou mine affliction;
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- clothe me with skin and flesh and knit me together with bones and sinews?
- You gave me life and showed me kindness, and in your providence watched over my spirit.
- "But this is what you concealed in your heart, and I know that this was in your mind:
- If I sinned, you would be watching me and would not let my offense go unpunished.
- If I am guilty--woe to me! Even if I am innocent, I cannot lift my head, for I am full of shame and drowned in my affliction.
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