9 But if I say, “I will not make mention of Himnor speak any more in His name,”then His word was in my heartas a burning fire shut up in my bones;and I was weary of forbearing it,and I could not endure it.
10 For I heard the defaming of many,“Terror on every side!Denounce him. Yes, denounce him!”All my familiar friendswho watch for my fall, say,“Perhaps he will be enticedso that we can prevail against him,and we will take our revenge on him.”
11 But the Lord is with me as a dread mighty One.Therefore my persecutors will stumble, and will not prevail.They will be greatly ashamed, for they will not prosper.Their everlasting shame will never be forgotten.
12 But, O Lord of Hosts, who tests the righteousand sees the mind and the heart,let me see Your vengeance on them,for to You I have presented my cause.
13 Sing to the Lord,praise the Lord.For He has delivered the soul of the poorfrom the hand of evildoers.
14 Cursed be the day in which I was born.Let not the day be blessed in which my mother bore me.
15 Cursed be the man who brought tidings to my father,saying, “A baby boy has been born to you!”and made him very glad.