19 Don't let my enemies, those liars,gloat over my defeat.Don't let those who hate me for no reasonsmirk with delight over my sorrow.
20 They do not speak in a friendly way;instead they invent all kinds of lies about peace-loving people.
21 They accuse me, shouting,“We saw what you did!”
22 But you, O Lord, have seen this.So don't be silent, Lord;don't keep yourself far away!
23 Rouse yourself, O Lord, and defend me;rise up, my God, and plead my cause.
24 You are righteous, O Lord, so declare me innocent;don't let my enemies gloat over me.
25 Don't let them say to themselves,“We are rid of him!That's just what we wanted!”