Psalms 69:22-36

22May the table set before them become a snare; may it become retribution and a trap.

23May their eyes be darkened so they cannot see, and their backs be bent forever.

24Pour out your wrath on them; let your fierce anger overtake them.

25May their place be deserted; let there be no one to dwell in their tents.

26For they persecute those you wound and talk about the pain of those you hurt.

27Charge them with crime upon crime; do not let them share in your salvation.

28May they be blotted out of the book of life and not be listed with the righteous.

29But as for me, afflicted and in pain— may your salvation, God, protect me.

30I will praise God’s name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving.

31This will please the Lord more than an ox, more than a bull with its horns and hooves.

32The poor will see and be glad— you who seek God, may your hearts live!

33The Lord hears the needy and does not despise his captive people.

34Let heaven and earth praise him, the seas and all that move in them,

35for God will save Zion and rebuild the cities of Judah. Then people will settle there and possess it;

36the children of his servants will inherit it, and those who love his name will dwell there.