16 For he never remembered to show mercy. But he persecuted a poor and needy man, crushed in spirit, to put him to death.
17 How he loved cursing—may it fall on him! He had no pleasure in blessing— may it be far from him!
18 He wore cursing like his robe, until it filled his belly like water, and his bones like oil.
19 May it be like a cloak wrapped around him, like a belt tied around him always.
20 Let this be Adonai’s reward to my accusers, and to those who speak evil against me.
21 But You, Adonai my Lord, deal with me for Your Name’s sake. Because Your lovingkindness is good, deliver me.
22 For I am afflicted and needy, and my heart is wounded within me.