13. Yet when they were sick, I put on rough cloth to show my sadness.I showed my sorrow by going without food.But my prayers were not answered.
14. I acted as if they were my friends or brothers.I bowed in sadness as if I were crying for my mother.
15. But when I was in trouble, they gathered and laughed.They gathered to attack before I knew it.They insulted me without stopping.
16. They made fun of me and were cruel to me.They ground their teeth at me in anger.
17. Lord, how long will you watch this happen?Save my life from their attacks.Save me from these people who are like lions.
18. I will praise you in the great meeting.I will praise you among crowds of people.
19. Do not let my enemies laugh at me.They hate me for no reason.Do not let them make fun of me.They have no reason to hate me.
20. Their words are not friendly.They think up lies about peace-loving people.
21. They speak against me.They say, “Aha! We saw what you did!”
22. Lord, you have been watching. Do not keep quiet.Lord, do not leave me alone.
23. Wake up! Come and defend me!My God and Lord, fight for me!
24. Lord my God, defend me with your justice.Don’t let them laugh at me.
25. Don’t let them think, “Aha! We got what we wanted!”Don’t let them say, “We destroyed him.”
26. Let them be ashamed and embarrassed.They were happy when I hurt.Cover them with shame and disgrace.They thought they were better than I was.
27. May my friends sing and shout for joy.May they always say, “Praise the greatness of the Lord.He loves to see his servants do well.”