16. For he did not remember to show kindness,but pursued the poor and needy and broken-heartedto their death.
17. As he loved cursing,so let it come over him;as he did not delight in blessing,so let it be far from him.
18. As he clothed himself with cursing like a garment,so let it soak into him like water,and like oil into his bones.
19. Let it be unto him as the garment that covers him,and a belt that he continually wears.
20. Let this be the reward of my adversaries from the Lord,and of those who speak evil against my soul.
21. But You, O God my Lord,work on my behalf for your name’s sake;because your mercy is good, deliver me.
22. For I am poor and needy,and my heart is wounded within me.
23. I am gone like a shadow in the evening;I am tossed as the locust.
24. My knees are weak through fasting,and my body is thin with no fat.
25. I am a reproach to my accusers;when they look upon me, they shake their heads.
26. Help me, O Lord my God!Save me according to Your mercy,