14 as I would for a friendor a relative.I was in sorrow and mourned,as I would for my mother.
15 I have stumbled,and worthless liarsI don't even knowsurround me and sneer.
16 Worthless people make funand never stop laughing.
17 But all you do is watch!When will you do something?Save me from the attackof those vicious lions.
18 And when your people meet,I will praise youand thank you, Lord,in front of them all.
19 Don't let my brutal enemiesbe glad because of me.They hate me for no reason.Don't let them winkbehind my back.
20 They say hurtful things,and they lie to peoplewho want to live in peace.