4. But me? I said, "Lord, have mercy on me!Heal me because I have sinned against you."
5. My enemies speak maliciously about me:"When will he die and his name disappear?"
6. Whenever they come to visit, they say nothing of value.Their hearts collect evil gossip;once they leave, they tell it to everybody.
7. All of those who hate me talk about me, whispering to each other,plotting evil against me:
8. "Some horrible thing has been poured into him;the next time he lies down, he won’t get up."
9. Even my good friend,the one I trusted,who shared my food,has kicked me with his heel—a betrayer!
10. But you, Lord, please have mercy on me and lift me upso I can pay them back!