Psalms

²⁰They have no friendly words for others, but plan ways to hurt those who want to live in peace. ²¹They are telling lies about me. They say, “Aha! We know what you did!” ²²Lord, surely you can see what is happening. So don’t keep quiet. Lord, don’t leave me. ²³Wake up! Get up! My God and my Lord, fight for me, and bring me justice. ²⁴Lord my God, judge me with your fairness. Don’t let those people laugh at me. ²⁵Don’t let them think, “Aha! We got what we wanted!” Don’t let them say, “We destroyed him!” ²⁶Let my enemies be ashamed and embarrassed— all those who were happy about my troubles. Proud of themselves, they treated me as worthless. So let them be covered with shame and disgrace.