16. Worthless people make funand never stop laughing.
17. But all you do is watch!When will you do something?Save me from the attackof those vicious lions.
18. And when your people meet,I will praise youand thank you, Lord,in front of them all.
19. Don't let my brutal enemiesbe glad because of me.They hate me for no reason.Don't let them winkbehind my back.
20. They say hurtful things,and they lie to peoplewho want to live in peace.
21. They are quick to accuse me.They say, “You did it!We saw you ourselves.”
22. You see everything, Lord!Please don't keep silentor stay so far away.
23. Fight to defend me, Lord God,
24. and prove that I am rightby your standards.Don't let them laugh at me
25. or say to each other,“Now we've got what we want!We'll gobble him up!”
26. Disappoint and confuseall who are gladto see me in trouble,but disgrace and embarrassmy proud enemies who say to me,“You are nothing!”
27. Let all who want me to winbe happy and joyful.From now on let them say,“The Lord is wonderful!God is glad when all goes wellfor his servant.”
28. Then I will shout all day,“Praise the Lord God!He did what was right.”