14. I was sad, as though they were my friends or family,as if I were grieving for my own mother.
15. But they are glad now that I am in trouble;they gleefully join together against me.I am attacked by people I don’t even know;they slander me constantly.
16. They mock me and call me names;they snarl at me.
17. How long, O Lord, will you look on and do nothing?Rescue me from their fierce attacks.Protect my life from these lions!
18. Then I will thank you in front of the great assembly.I will praise you before all the people.
19. Don’t let my treacherous enemies rejoice over my defeat.Don’t let those who hate me without cause gloat over my sorrow.
20. They don’t talk of peace;they plot against innocent people who mind their own business.
21. They shout, “Aha! Aha!With our own eyes we saw him do it!”
22. O lord, you know all about this.Do not stay silent.Do not abandon me now, O Lord.