12. I am forgotten, like a dead man no one thinks about;I am regarded as worthless, like a broken jar.
13. For I hear what so many are saying,the terrifying news that comes from every direction.When they plot together against me,they figure out how they can take my life.
14. But I trust in you, O Lord!I declare, “You are my God!”
15. You determine my destiny!Rescue me from the power of my enemies and those who chase me.
16. Smile on your servant!Deliver me because of your faithfulness!
17. O Lord, do not let me be humiliated,for I call out to you!May evil men be humiliated!May they go wailing to the grave!
18. May lying lips be silenced – lips that speak defiantly against the innocentwith arrogance and contempt!
19. How great is your favor,which you store up for your loyal followers!In plain sight of everyone you bestow it on those who take shelter in you.
20. You hide them with you, where they are safe from the attacks of men;you conceal them in a shelter, where they are safe from slanderous attacks.
21. The Lord deserves praisefor he demonstrated his amazing faithfulness to me when I was besieged by enemies.
22. I jumped to conclusions and said,“I am cut off from your presence!”But you heard my plea for mercy when I cried out to you for help.
23. Love the Lord, all you faithful followers of his!The Lord protects those who have integrity,but he pays back in full the one who acts arrogantly.
24. Be strong and confident,all you who wait on the Lord!