6 My Lord GOD All-Powerful, don’t let me embarrass your followers. God of Israel, don’t let me bring disgrace to those who worship you.
7 My face is covered with shame. I carry this shame for you.
8 My own brothers treat me like a stranger. They act as if I came from a foreign land.
9 My strong devotion to your Temple is destroying me. Those who insult you are also insulting me.
10 When I spend time crying and fasting, they make fun of me.
11 When I wear sackcloth to show my sorrow, they tell jokes about me.
12 They talk about me in public places. The beer drinkers make up songs about me.