6. When one of them comes to see me, he speaks falsely, while his heart gathers slander; then he goes out and spreads it around.
7. All my enemies whisper together against me; they imagine the worst for me, saying,
8. “A vile disease has afflicted him; he will never get up from the place where he lies.”
9. Even my close friend, someone I trusted, one who shared my bread, has turned against me.
10. But may you have mercy on me, Lord; raise me up, that I may repay them.