23 Like a lengthening shadow I am gone,I am shaken off like the locust.
24 My knees totter from fasting;my flesh has wasted away.
25 I have become a mockery to them;when they see me, they shake their heads.
26 Help me, Lord, my God;save me in your mercy.
27 Make them know this is your hand,that you, Lord, have done this.
28 Though they curse, may you bless;arise, shame them, that your servant may rejoice.
29 Clothe my accusers with disgrace;make them wear their shame like a mantle.