17 “He cursed others.Now place a curse on him!He never wished others well.Wish only trouble for him!
18 He cursed others more oftenthan he dressed himself.Let his curses strike him deep,just as water and olive oilsoak through to our bones.
19 Let his curses surround him,just like the clotheshe wears each day.”
20 Those are the cruel thingsmy enemies wish for me.Let it all happen to them!
21 Be true to your name, Lord God!Show your great kindnessand rescue me.
22 I am poor and helpless,and I have lost all hope.
23 I am fading awaylike an evening shadow;I am tossed asidelike a crawling insect.