26 For they persecute those you woundand talk about the pain of those you hurt.
27 Charge them with crime upon crime;do not let them share in your salvation.
28 May they be blotted out of the book of lifeand not be listed with the righteous.
29 But as for me, afflicted and in pain –may your salvation, God, protect me.
30 I will praise God’s name in songand glorify him with thanksgiving.
31 This will please the Lord more than an ox,more than a bull with its horns and hooves.
32 The poor will see and be glad –you who seek God, may your hearts live!