16. because he did not remember to be kind.“He drove oppressed, needy,and brokenhearted people to their graves.
17. He loved to put curses ⌊on others⌋,so he, too, was cursed.He did not like to bless ⌊others⌋,so he never received a blessing.
18. He wore cursing as though it were clothing,so cursing entered his body like waterand his bones like oil.
19. Let cursing be his clothing,a belt he always wears.”
20. This is how the Lord rewards those who accuse me,those who say evil things against me.
21. O Lord Almighty, deal with me out of the goodness of your name.Rescue me because of your mercy.
22. I am oppressed and needy.I can feel the pain in my heart.
23. I fade away like a lengthening shadow.I have been shaken off like a grasshopper.
24. My knees give way because I have been fasting.My body has become lean, without any fat.
25. I have become the victim of my enemies’ insults.They look at me and shake their heads.
26. Help me, O Lord my God.Save me because of your mercy.