11 I am ridiculed by all my adversariesand even by my neighbors.I am dreaded by my acquaintances;those who see me in the street run from me.
12 I am forgotten: gone from memorylike a dead person — like broken pottery.
13 I have heard the gossip of many;terror is on every side. When they conspired against me,they plotted to take my life.
14 But I trust in You, Lord;I say, “You are my God.”
15 The course of my life is in Your power; deliver me from the power of my enemiesand from my persecutors.
16 Show Your favor to Your servant;save me by Your faithful love.
17 Lord, do not let me be disgraced when I call on You. Let the wicked be disgraced;let them be silent in Sheol.