Psalms 109:21-31

21You, Almighty Lord, must help me! Show that your name is great. Rescue me, because your faithful love is good.

22I am weak and helpless. My heart beats fast inside me.

23I will soon be gone, like a shadow that disappears in the evening. I am like an insect that the wind blows away.

24I am so hungry that my knees shake. I am so thin that my bones show.

25My enemies laugh at me! When they see me, they shake their heads at me.

26Lord my God, please help me! Please rescue me, because of your faithful love.

27Lord, cause my enemies to know that you are the one who has rescued me.

28They may curse me, but you will bless me. When they attack me, they will become ashamed. But I will be very happy, as your servant.

29Shame will come on my enemies. It will cover them like a coat.

30I will thank the Lord with a loud voice! I will praise him, in front of a big crowd of people.

31He stands beside poor people, and he is ready to help them. When cruel people accuse a weak person, the Lord saves that person's life. So I will praise the Lord.