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.
21 They are quick to accuse me.They say, “You did it!We saw you ourselves.”
22 You see everything, Lord!Please don't keep silentor stay so far away.
23 Fight to defend me, Lord God,
24 and prove that I am rightby your standards.Don't let them laugh at me