12. O God, do not be so distant from me.O my God, come quickly to help me.
13. Let those who accuse me come to a shameful end.Let those who want my downfall be coveredwith disgrace and humiliation.
14. But I will always have hope.I will praise you more and more.
15. My mouth will tell about your righteousness,about your salvation all day long.Even then, it is more than I can understand.
16. I will come with the mighty deeds of the Almighty Lord.I will praise your righteousness, yours alone.
17. O God, you have taught me ever since I was young,and I still talk about the miracles you have done.
18. Even when I am old and gray, do not abandon me, O God.Let me live to tell the people of this agewhat your strength has accomplished,to tell about your power to all who will come.