13 Yet when they were ill, I put on sackclothand humbled myself with fasting.When my prayers returned to me unanswered,
14 I went about mourningas though for my friend or brother.I bowed my head in griefas though weeping for my mother.
15 But when I stumbled, they gathered in glee;assailants gathered against me without my knowledge.They slandered me without ceasing.
16 Like the ungodly they maliciously mocked;they gnashed their teeth at me.
17 How long, Lord, will you look on?Rescue me from their ravages,my precious life from these lions.
18 I will give you thanks in the great assembly;among the throngs I will praise you.
19 Do not let those gloat over mewho are my enemies without cause;do not let those who hate me without reasonmaliciously wink the eye.