21. But you, Lord, are my Lord,deal kindly with me for your name’s sake;in your great mercy rescue me.
22. For I am poor and needy;my heart is pierced within me.
23. Like a lengthening shadow I am gone,I am shaken off like the locust.
24. My knees totter from fasting;my flesh has wasted away.
25. I have become a mockery to them;when they see me, they shake their heads.
26. Help me, Lord, my God;save me in your mercy.
27. Make them know this is your hand,that you, Lord, have done this.
28. Though they curse, may you bless;arise, shame them, that your servant may rejoice.
29. Clothe my accusers with disgrace;make them wear their shame like a mantle.
30. I will give fervent thanks to the Lord;before a crowd I will praise him.
31. For he stands at the right hand of the poorto save him from those who pass judgment on him.