6. I hate those who worship false gods.I trust only in the Lord.
7. I will be glad and rejoice in your love,because you saw my suffering;you knew my troubles.
8. You have not handed me over to my enemiesbut have set me in a safe place.
9. Lord, have mercy, because I am in misery.My eyes are weak from so much crying,and my whole being is tired from grief.
10. My life is ending in sadness,and my years are spent in crying.My troubles are using up my strength,and my bones are getting weaker.
11. Because of all my troubles, my enemies hate me,and even my neighbors look down on me.When my friends see me,they are afraid and run.
12. I am like a piece of a broken pot.I am forgotten as if I were dead.
13. I have heard many insults.Terror is all around me.They make plans against meand want to kill me.
14. Lord, I trust you.I have said, “You are my God.”
15. My life is in your hands.Save me from my enemiesand from those who are chasing me.
16. Show your kindness to me, your servant.Save me because of your love.
17. Lord, I called to you,so do not let me be disgraced.Let the wicked be disgracedand lie silent in the grave.
18. With pride and hatredthey speak against those who do right.So silence their lying lips.
19. How great is your goodnessthat you have stored up for those who fear you,that you have given to those who trust you.You do this for all to see.
20. You protect them by your presencefrom what people plan against them.You shelter them from evil words.
21. Praise the Lord.His love to me was wonderfulwhen my city was attacked.