18 I will praise you in the great assembly. I will praise you there among the crowds.
19 Don’t let my lying enemies keep on laughing at me. They have no reason to hate me. Surely they will be punished for their secret plans.
20 They have no friendly words for others, but plan ways to hurt those who want to live in peace.
21 They are telling lies about me. They say, “Aha! We know what you did!”
22 Lord, surely you can see what is happening. So don’t keep quiet. Lord, don’t leave me.
23 Wake up! Get up! My God and my Lord, fight for me, and bring me justice.
24 Lord my God, judge me with your fairness. Don’t let those people laugh at me.