17. How he loved cursing—may it fall on him! He had no pleasure in blessing— may it be far from him!
18. He wore cursing like his robe, until it filled his belly like water, and his bones like oil.
19. May it be like a cloak wrapped around him, like a belt tied around him always.
20. Let this be Adonai’s reward to my accusers, and to those who speak evil against me.
21. But You, Adonai my Lord, deal with me for Your Name’s sake. Because Your lovingkindness is good, deliver me.
22. For I am afflicted and needy, and my heart is wounded within me.
23. I fade away like an evening shadow, shaken off like a locust.
24. My knees totter from fasting, and my flesh is lean, with no fat.
25. And I have become a taunt to them. When they see me, they wag their head.
26. Help me, Adonai my God, Save me through Your lovingkindness.
27. Let them know that it is Your hand— that You, Adonai, have done it.
28. They may curse, but You bless. When they arise, they will be ashamed, but Your servant will rejoice.
29. My accusers will be clothed in disgrace, and wrapped in shame as in a cloak.