Psalms 109:21-29

21O Lord Almighty, deal with me out of the goodness of your name. Rescue me because of your mercy.

22I am oppressed and needy. I can feel the pain in my heart.

23I fade away like a lengthening shadow. I have been shaken off like a grasshopper.

24My knees give way because I have been fasting. My body has become lean, without any fat.

25I have become the victim of my enemies’ insults. They look at me and shake their heads.

26Help me, O Lord my God. Save me because of your mercy.

27Then they will know that this is your doing, that you, O Lord, are the one who saved me.

28They may curse, but you will bless. Let those who attack me be ashamed, but let me rejoice.

29Let those who accuse me wear disgrace as though it were clothing. Let them be wrapped in their shame as though it were a robe.