14. So I went around crying as if I were crying over my friend or relative. I bowed my head in sadness as if I were sobbing over my mother.
15. But when I tripped and fell, they were all very happy. Attackers gathered against me when I didn't even know it. They kept on telling lies about me.
16. They were like ungodly people. They made fun of me. They ground their teeth at me in hate.
17. Lord, how much longer will you just look on? Save me from their deadly attacks. Save the only life I have. Save me from those lions.
18. I will give you thanks in the whole community. Among all of your people I will praise you.