20 May those curses become the lord’s punishmentfor my accusers who speak evil of me.
21 But deal well with me, O Sovereign lord,for the sake of your own reputation!Rescue mebecause you are so faithful and good.
22 For I am poor and needy,and my heart is full of pain.
23 I am fading like a shadow at dusk;I am brushed off like a locust.
24 My knees are weak from fasting,and I am skin and bones.
25 I am a joke to people everywhere;when they see me, they shake their heads in scorn.
26 Help me, O lord my God!Save me because of your unfailing love.