14 May the Lord remember the evil of his ancestorsand never forgive his mother's sins.
15 May the Lord always remember their sins,but may they themselves be completely forgotten!
16 That man never thought of being kind;he persecuted and killedthe poor, the needy, and the helpless.
17 He loved to curse — may he be cursed!He hated to give blessings — may no one bless him!
18 He cursed as naturally as he dressed himself;may his own curses soak into his body like waterand into his bones like oil!
19 May they cover him like clothesand always be round him like a belt!
20 Lord, punish my enemies in that way —those who say such evil things against me!