16. because he didn’t remember to show kindness,but persecuted the poor and needy man,the broken in heart, to kill them.
17. Yes, he loved cursing, and it came to him.He didn’t delight in blessing, and it was far from him.
18. He clothed himself also with cursing as with his garment.It came into his inward parts like water,like oil into his bones.
19. Let it be to him as the clothing with which he covers himself,for the belt that is always around him.
20. This is the reward of my adversaries from the Lord,of those who speak evil against my soul.
21. But deal with me, the Lord 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, Lord, my God.Save me according to your loving kindness;
27. that they may know that this is your hand;that you, Lord, have done it.
28. They may curse, but you bless.When they arise, they will be shamed,but your servant shall rejoice.
29. Let my adversaries be clothed with dishonour.Let them cover themselves with their own shame as with a robe.