23. I am passing like a shadow when it lengthens; I am shaken off like the locust.
24. My knees are weak from fasting, And my flesh has grown lean, without fatness.
25. I also have become a reproach to them; When they see me, they wag their head.
26. Help me, O Lord my God; Save me according to Your lovingkindness.
27. And let them know that this is Your hand; You, Lord, have done it.
28. Let them curse, but You bless; When they arise, they shall be ashamed, But Your servant shall be glad.
29. Let my accusers be clothed with dishonor, And let them cover themselves with their own shame as with a robe.
30. With my mouth I will give thanks abundantly to the Lord; And in the midst of many I will praise Him.
31. For He stands at the right hand of the needy, To save him from those who judge his soul.