7. You seduced me, Lord, and I let myself be seduced;you were too strong for me, and you prevailed.All day long I am an object of laughter;everyone mocks me.
8. Whenever I speak, I must cry out,violence and outrage I proclaim;The word of the Lord has brought mereproach and derision all day long.
9. I say I will not mention him,I will no longer speak in his name.But then it is as if fire is burning in my heart,imprisoned in my bones;I grow weary holding back,I cannot!
10. Yes, I hear the whisperings of many:“Terror on every side!Denounce! let us denounce him!”All those who were my friendsare on the watch for any misstep of mine.“Perhaps he can be tricked; then we will prevail,and take our revenge on him.”
11. But the Lord is with me, like a mighty champion:my persecutors will stumble, they will not prevail.In their failure they will be put to utter shame,to lasting, unforgettable confusion.
12. Lord of hosts, you test the just,you see mind and heart,Let me see the vengeance you take on them,for to you I have entrusted my cause.