39. You ended the agreement you made with your servant. You threw the king’s crown into the dirt.
40. You pulled down the walls of his city. You destroyed all his fortresses.
41. Everyone passing by steals from him. His neighbors laugh at him.
42. You made all the king’s enemies happy and let his enemies win the war.
43. You helped them defend themselves. You did not help your king win the battle.
44. You did not let him win. You threw his throne to the ground.
45. You cut his life short. You shamed him. Selah
46. Lord, how long will this continue? Will you ignore us forever? Will your anger burn like a fire forever?
47. Remember how short my life is. You created us to live a short life and then die.
48. Is there anyone alive who will never die? Will anyone escape the grave? Selah
49. Lord, where is the love you showed in the past? You promised David that you would be loyal to his family.
50-51. My Lord, please remember how people insulted your servant. Lord, I had to listen to all the insults from your enemies. They insulted your chosen king wherever he went.