15. But when I stumbled, they rejoiced and gathered together;they gathered together to ambush me.They tore at me without stopping to rest.
16. When I tripped, they taunted me relentlessly,and tried to bite me.
17. O Lord, how long are you going to just stand there and watch this?Rescue me from their destructive attacks;guard my life from the young lions!
18. Then I will give you thanks in the great assembly;I will praise you before a large crowd of people!
19. Do not let those who are my enemies for no reason gloat over me!Do not let those who hate me without cause carry out their wicked schemes!
20. For they do not try to make peace with others,but plan ways to deceive those who are unsuspecting.
21. They are ready to devour me;they say, “Aha! Aha! We’ve got you!”
22. But you take notice, Lord!O Lord, do not remain far away from me!
23. Rouse yourself, wake up and vindicate me!My God and Lord, defend my just cause!
24. Vindicate me by your justice, O Lord my God!Do not let them gloat over me!
25. Do not let them say to themselves, “Aha! We have what we wanted!”Do not let them say, “We have devoured him!”
26. May those who want to harm me be totally embarrassed and ashamed!May those who arrogantly taunt me be covered with shame and humiliation!
27. May those who desire my vindication shout for joy and rejoice!May they continually say, “May the Lord be praised, for he wants his servant to be secure.”
28. Then I will tell others about your justice,and praise you all day long.