15. May the lord always remember these sins,and may his name disappear from human memory.
16. For he refused all kindness to others;he persecuted the poor and needy,and he hounded the brokenhearted to death.
17. He loved to curse others;now you curse him.He never blessed others;now don’t you bless him.
18. Cursing is as natural to him as his clothing,or the water he drinks,or the rich food he eats.
19. Now may his curses return and cling to him like clothing;may they be tied around him like a belt.”
20. May those curses become the lord’s punishmentfor my accusers who speak evil of me.