Psalms 31:9-18

9Lord, I am very upset, so please be kind to me. My eyes are tired because I weep so much. My whole body has become very weak.

10I am near to death, because I am so sad. I am crying with pain as my life comes to an end. I have so much trouble that I have no strength at all. Even my bones have become weak.

11All my enemies hate me. My friends insult me. Everyone who knows me is afraid of me. They run away when they see me in the street.

12Everybody has forgotten about me. I might as well be dead! They think that I am useless, like a broken plate.

13I hear what many people are saying against me. News from everywhere makes me afraid. They are deciding together how to kill me.

14But I continue to trust you, Lord. I say, ‘You are my God!’

15You are the one who decides what will happen to me in my whole life. Save me from the power of my enemies and from the people who want to catch me.

16Turn towards me, your servant, and be kind to me! Keep me safe, because of your faithful love.

17Lord, do not let me become ashamed. I call to you for help. Cause evil people to become ashamed. Let them go to their graves and be silent there!

18May people that tell lies become silent. They insult righteous people. They are proud people, and they boast about themselves.