9 Those who are all around me have caused me trouble by what their lips have said. Let that trouble fall on their own heads.
10 Let burning coals fall on people like that. May they be thrown into the fire. May they be thrown into muddy pits and never get out.
11 Don't let men who tell lies about me settle down in the land. May trouble hunt down those who want to hurt me.
12 I know that the Lord makes sure that poor people are treated fairly. He stands up for those who are in need.