21. But you, Lord God,be kind to me so others will know you are good.Because your love is good, save me.
22. I am poor and helplessand very sad.
23. I am dying like an evening shadow;I am shaken off like a locust.
24. My knees are weak from fasting,and I have grown thin.
25. My enemies insult me;they look at me and shake their heads.
26. Lord my God, help me;because you are loving, save me.
27. Then they will know that your power has done this;they will know that you have done it, Lord.
28. They may curse me, but you bless me.They may attack me, but they will be disgraced.Then I, your servant, will be glad.
29. Let those who accuse me be disgracedand covered with shame like a coat.
30. I will thank the Lord very much;I will praise him in front of many people.
31. He defends the helplessand saves them from those who accuse them.