20. They speak no words of peace,but against the quiet in the landthey fashion deceitful speech.
21. They open wide their mouths against me.They say, “Aha! Good!Our eyes have seen it!”
22. You see this, Lord; do not be silent;Lord, do not withdraw from me.
23. Awake, be vigilant in my defense,in my cause, my God and my Lord.
24. Defend me because you are just, Lord;my God, do not let them rejoice over me.
25. Do not let them say in their hearts,“Aha! Our soul!”Do not let them say,“We have devoured that one!”
26. Put to shame and confoundall who relish my misfortune.Clothe with shame and disgracethose who lord it over me.
27. But let those who favor my just causeshout for joy and be glad.May they ever say, “Exalted be the Lordwho delights in the peace of his loyal servant.”
28. Then my tongue shall recount your justice,declare your praise, all the day long.