Psalms 109:21-29

21But You, O God, the Lord, show kindness to me, for Your name’s sake; Because Your lovingkindness (faithfulness, compassion) is good, O rescue me;

22For I am suffering and needy, And my heart is wounded within me.

23I am vanishing like a shadow when it lengthens and fades; I am shaken off like the locust.

24My knees are unsteady from fasting; And my flesh is gaunt and without fatness.

25I also have become a reproach and an object of taunting to others; When they see me, they shake their heads [in derision].

26Help me, O Lord my God; Save me according to Your lovingkindness—

27And let them know that this is Your hand; You, Lord, have done it.

28Let them curse, but You bless. When adversaries arise, let them be ashamed, But let Your servant rejoice.

29Let my attackers be clothed with dishonor, And let them cover themselves with their own shame as with a robe.