Psalm 69:19–33

¹⁹You know how they make fun of me.

They dishonor me and put me to shame.

You know all about my enemies.

²⁰They have broken my heart by saying evil things about me.

It has left me helpless.

I looked for pity, but I didn’t find any.

I looked for someone to comfort me, but I didn’t find anyone.

²¹They put bitter spices in my food.

They gave me vinegar when I was thirsty.

²²Let their feast be a trap and a snare.

Let my enemies get what’s coming to them.

²³Let their eyes grow weak so they can’t see.

Let their backs be bent forever.

²⁴Pour out your anger on them.

Let them feel its burning heat.

²⁵May their homes be deserted.

May no one live in their tents.

²⁶They attack those you have wounded.

They talk about the pain of those you have hurt.

²⁷Charge them with one crime after another.

Don’t save them.

²⁸May their names be erased from the Book of Life.

Don’t include them in the list of those who do right.

²⁹I’m in pain. I’m in deep trouble.

God, save me and keep me safe.

³⁰I will praise God’s name by singing to him.

I will bring him glory by giving him thanks.

³¹That will please the Lord more than offering him an ox.

It will please him more than offering him a bull with its horns and hoofs.

³²Poor people will see it and be glad.

The hearts of those who worship God will be strengthened.

³³The Lord hears those who are in need.

He doesn’t forget his people in prison.