15. But at my stumbling they gathered in glee. Wretches gathered against me whom I did not know, tearing at me without ceasing.
16. They mocked profanely, as if at a feast, they gnashed at me with their teeth.
17. My Lord, how long will You look on? Rescue my soul from their ravages— my solitary existence from the lions.
18. I praise You in the great assembly, acclaiming You among a throng of people.
19. Do not let my deceitful enemies gloat over me without cause, nor let those who hate me for nothing wink an eye.
20. For they never speak shalom, but devise deceitful words against the quiet ones in the land.
21. Yes, they open their mouth wide against me, saying: “Aha! Aha! Our own eyes have seen it!”
22. You have seen it, Adonai—be not silent! Adonai, be not far from me.
23. Arise, awaken to my defense, to my cause—my God and my Lord!
24. Vindicate me, Adonai my God, according to Your justice, and do not let them gloat over me.
25. Don’t let them say in their heart: “Aha! Just what we wanted!” Don’t let them say: “We swallowed him up!”
26. May they be ashamed and humiliated, those who rejoice over my misery. May they who exalt themselves over me be clothed with shame and disgrace.
27. May they shout for joy and be glad, those who delight in my righteous cause. May they always say: “Exalted be Adonai, who delights in His servant’s shalom.”
28. Then my tongue will declare aloud Your justice and Your praises all day.