14. I was sad, as though they were my friends or family,as if I were grieving for my own mother.
15. But they are glad now that I am in trouble;they gleefully join together against me.I am attacked by people I don’t even know;they slander me constantly.
16. They mock me and call me names;they snarl at me.
17. How long, O Lord, will you look on and do nothing?Rescue me from their fierce attacks.Protect my life from these lions!
18. Then I will thank you in front of the great assembly.I will praise you before all the people.