Psalms 35:19-28

19Don’t let my treacherous enemies rejoice over my defeat. Don’t let those who hate me without cause gloat over my sorrow.

20They don’t talk of peace; they plot against innocent people who mind their own business.

21They shout, “Aha! Aha! With our own eyes we saw him do it!”

22O Lord, you know all about this. Do not stay silent. Do not abandon me now, O Lord.

23Wake up! Rise to my defense! Take up my case, my God and my Lord.

24Declare me not guilty, O Lord my God, for you give justice. Don’t let my enemies laugh about me in my troubles.

25Don’t let them say, “Look, we got what we wanted! Now we will eat him alive!”

26May those who rejoice at my troubles be humiliated and disgraced. May those who triumph over me be covered with shame and dishonor.

27But give great joy to those who came to my defense. Let them continually say, “Great is the Lord, who delights in blessing his servant with peace!”

28Then I will proclaim your justice, and I will praise you all day long.