5. My enemies are saying bad things about me.They say, “When will he die and be forgotten?”
6. Some people come to see me.But they lie.They just come to get bad news.Then they go and gossip.
7. All my enemies whisper about me.They think the worst about me.
8. They say, “He has a terrible disease.He will never get out of bed again.”
9. My best and truest friend ate at my table.Now even he has turned against me.
10. Lord, have mercy on me.Give me strength so I can pay them back.
11. My enemies do not defeat me.That’s how I know you are pleased with me.
12. Because I am innocent, you support me.You will let me be with you forever.
13. Praise the Lord, the God of Israel.He has always been,and he will always be.