12. I have faded from memory as if I were deadand have become like a piece of broken pottery.
13. I have heard the whispering of many people—terror on every side—while they made plans together against me.They were plotting to take my life.
14. I trust you, O Lord.I said, “You are my God.”
15. My future is in your hands.Rescue me from my enemies, from those who persecute me.
16. Smile on me.Save me with your mercy.
17. O Lord, I have called on you, so do not let me be put to shame.Let wicked people be put to shame.Let them be silent in the grave.
18. Let ⌊their⌋ lying lips be speechless,since they speak against righteous people with arrogance and contempt.
19. Your kindness is so great!You reserve it for those who fear you.Adam’s descendants watchas you show it to those who take refuge in you.
20. You hide them in the secret place of your presencefrom those who scheme against them.You keep them in a shelter,safe from quarrelsome tongues.