18. May cursing clothe him like a robe;may it enter his belly like water,his bones like oil.
19. May it be near as the clothes he wears,as the belt always around him.
20. May this be the reward for my accusers from the Lord,for those speaking evil against me.
21. But you, Lord, are my Lord,deal kindly with me for your name’s sake;in your great mercy rescue me.
22. For I am poor and needy;my heart is pierced within me.
23. Like a lengthening shadow I am gone,I am shaken off like the locust.
24. My knees totter from fasting;my flesh has wasted away.
25. I have become a mockery to them;when they see me, they shake their heads.
26. Help me, Lord, my God;save me in your mercy.
27. Make them know this is your hand,that you, Lord, have done this.
28. Though they curse, may you bless;arise, shame them, that your servant may rejoice.
29. Clothe my accusers with disgrace;make them wear their shame like a mantle.
30. I will give fervent thanks to the Lord;before a crowd I will praise him.
31. For he stands at the right hand of the poorto save him from those who pass judgment on him.