25. May their place be deserted;let there be no one to dwell in their tents.
26. For they persecute those you woundand talk about the pain of those you hurt.
27. Charge them with crime upon crime;do not let them share in your salvation.
28. May they be blotted out of the book of lifeand not be listed with the righteous.
29. But as for me, afflicted and in pain –may your salvation, God, protect me.
30. I will praise God’s name in songand glorify him with thanksgiving.
31. This will please the Lord more than an ox,more than a bull with its horns and hooves.
32. The poor will see and be glad –you who seek God, may your hearts live!
33. The Lord hears the needyand does not despise his captive people.
34. Let heaven and earth praise him,the seas and all that move in them,
35. for God will save Zionand rebuild the cities of Judah.Then people will settle there and possess it;
36. the children of his servants will inherit it,and those who love his name will dwell there.