21. But deal well with me, O Sovereign lord,for the sake of your own reputation!Rescue mebecause you are so faithful and good.
22. For I am poor and needy,and my heart is full of pain.
23. I am fading like a shadow at dusk;I am brushed off like a locust.
24. My knees are weak from fasting,and I am skin and bones.
25. I am a joke to people everywhere;when they see me, they shake their heads in scorn.
26. Help me, O lord my God!Save me because of your unfailing love.
27. Let them see that this is your doing,that you yourself have done it, lord.