18. He made cursing a way of life,so curses poured into his stomach like waterand seeped into his bones like oil.
19. May a curse attach itself to him, like a garment one puts on,or a belt one wears continually!
20. May the Lord repay my accusers in this way,those who say evil things about me!
21. O sovereign Lord,intervene on my behalf for the sake of your reputation!Because your loyal love is good, deliver me!
22. For I am oppressed and needy,and my heart beats violently within me.
23. I am fading away like a shadow at the end of the day;I am shaken off like a locust.
24. I am so starved my knees shake;I have turned into skin and bones.
25. I am disdained by them.When they see me, they shake their heads.
26. Help me, O Lord my God!Because you are faithful to me, deliver me!
27. Then they will realize this is your work,and that you, Lord, have accomplished it.
28. They curse, but you will bless.When they attack, they will be humiliated,but your servant will rejoice.