12. They repay evil for good,and I feel all alone.
13. When they were sick,I wore sackclothand went without food.I truly prayed for them,
14. as I would for a friendor a relative.I was in sorrow and mourned,as I would for my mother.
15. I have stumbled,and worthless liarsI don't even knowsurround me and sneer.
16. Worthless people make funand never stop laughing.
17. But all you do is watch!When will you do something?Save me from the attackof those vicious lions.
18. And when your people meet,I will praise youand thank you, Lord,in front of them all.
19. Don't let my brutal enemiesbe glad because of me.They hate me for no reason.Don't let them winkbehind my back.
20. They say hurtful things,and they lie to peoplewho want to live in peace.
21. They are quick to accuse me.They say, “You did it!We saw you ourselves.”
22. You see everything, Lord!Please don't keep silentor stay so far away.