Psalm 31:9–18

⁹Lord, show me your favor. I’m in deep trouble.

I’m so sad I can hardly see.

My whole body grows weak with sadness.

¹⁰Pain has taken over my life.

My years are spent in groaning.

I have no strength because I’m hurting so much.

My body is getting weaker and weaker.

¹¹My neighbors make fun of me

because I have so many enemies.

My friends are afraid of me.

Those who see me on the street run away from me.

¹²They have forgotten me. I might as well be dead.

I have become like broken pottery.

¹³I hear the lies many people tell about me.

There is terror all around me.

Many have joined together against me.

They plan to kill me.

¹⁴But I trust in you, Lord.

I say, “You are my God.”

¹⁵My whole life is in your hands.

Save me from my enemies.

Save me from those who are chasing me.

¹⁶Let your face smile on me with favor.

Save me because your love is faithful.

¹⁷Lord, I have cried out to you.

Don’t let me be put to shame.

But let sinners be put to shame.

Let them lie silent in the grave.

¹⁸Their lips tell lies. Let them be silenced.

They speak with pride against those who do right.

They make fun of them.