19Will you never look away from me,

or let me alone even for an instant?

20If I have sinned, what have I done to you,

O watcher of men?

Why have you made me your target?

Have I become a burden to you?^b

21Why do you not pardon my offenses

and forgive my sins?

For I will soon lie down in the dust;

you will search for me, but I will be no more.”