5 My enemies are saying bad things about me.They say, “When will he die and be forgotten?”
6 Some people come to see me.But they lie.They just come to get bad news.Then they go and gossip.
7 All my enemies whisper about me.They think the worst about me.
8 They say, “He has a terrible disease.He will never get out of bed again.”
9 My best and truest friend ate at my table.Now even he has turned against me.
10 Lord, have mercy on me.Give me strength so I can pay them back.
11 My enemies do not defeat me.That’s how I know you are pleased with me.