Psalms 109:21-31

21But deal well with me, O Sovereign Lord, for the sake of your own reputation! Rescue me because you are so faithful and good.

22For I am poor and needy, and my heart is full of pain.

23I am fading like a shadow at dusk; I am brushed off like a locust.

24My knees are weak from fasting, and I am skin and bones.

25I am a joke to people everywhere; when they see me, they shake their heads in scorn.

26Help me, O Lord my God! Save me because of your unfailing love.

27Let them see that this is your doing, that you yourself have done it, Lord.

28Then let them curse me if they like, but you will bless me! When they attack me, they will be disgraced! But I, your servant, will go right on rejoicing!

29May my accusers be clothed with disgrace; may their humiliation cover them like a cloak.

30But I will give repeated thanks to the Lord, praising him to everyone.

31For he stands beside the needy, ready to save them from those who condemn them.