20. This is the reward of my adversaries from Yahweh, of those who speak evil against my soul.
21. But deal with me, Yahweh the Lord, for your name’s sake, because your loving kindness is good, deliver me;
22. for I am poor and needy. My heart is wounded within me.
23. I fade away like an evening shadow. I am shaken off like a locust.
24. My knees are weak through fasting. My body is thin and lacks fat.
25. I have also become a reproach to them. When they see me, they shake their head.
26. Help me, Yahweh, my God. Save me according to your loving kindness;
27. that they may know that this is your hand; that you, Yahweh, have done it.
28. They may curse, but you bless. When they arise, they will be shamed, but your servant shall rejoice.