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
25 or say to each other,“Now we've got what we want!We'll gobble him up!”
26 Disappoint and confuseall who are gladto see me in trouble,but disgrace and embarrassmy proud enemies who say to me,“You are nothing!”