15Because he did not remember to show mercy, *
but persecuted the poor and needy
and sought to kill the brokenhearted.
16He loved cursing,
let it come upon him; *
he took no delight in blessing,
let it depart from him.
17He put on cursing like a garment, *
let it soak into his body like water
and into his bones like oil;
18Let it be to him like the cloak which he wraps around himself, *
and like the belt that he wears continually.
19Let this be the recompense from the Lord to my accusers, *
and to those who speak evil against me.
20But you, O Lord my God,
oh, deal with me according to your Name; *
for your tender mercy’s sake, deliver me.
21For I am poor and needy, *
and my heart is wounded within me.
22I have faded away like a shadow when it lengthens; *
I am shaken off like a locust.
23My knees are weak through fasting, *
and my flesh is wasted and gaunt.
24I have become a reproach to them; *
they see and shake their heads.
25Help me, O Lord my God; *
save me for your mercy’s sake.
752Psalm 109
