15. May the Lord always remember their sins,but may they themselves be completely forgotten!
16. That man never thought of being kind;he persecuted and killedthe poor, the needy, and the helpless.
17. He loved to curse — may he be cursed!He hated to give blessings — may no one bless him!
18. He cursed as naturally as he dressed himself;may his own curses soak into his body like waterand into his bones like oil!
19. May they cover him like clothesand always be round him like a belt!
20. Lord, punish my enemies in that way —those who say such evil things against me!