17. They loved to call down curses on others. May their curses come back on them. They didn't find any pleasure in giving anyone their blessing. May no blessing ever come to them.
18. They called down curses on others as easily as they put on clothes. Cursing was as natural to them as getting a drink of water or putting olive oil on their bodies.
19. May their curses cover them like coats. May their curses be wrapped around them like a belt forever.
20. May that be the Lord's way of paying back those who bring charges against me. May it happen to those who say evil things about me.