My enemies speak evil against me, [saying], When will he die, and his name perish?
The memory of a righteous man is blessed, but the name of the wicked shall rot.
My enemies reproach me all the day. Those who are mad against me do curse by me.
Those also who seek after my life lay snares [for me]. And those who seek my hurt speak mischievous things, and meditate deceits all the day long.
yet he shall perish forever like his own dung. Those who have seen him shall say, Where is he?
His remembrance shall perish from the earth, and he shall have no name in the street.
For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me.
Behold, thou desire truth in the inward parts, and in the hidden part thou will make me to know wisdom.
My enemies would swallow me up all the day long, for they are many who fight proudly against me.
I will cry to God Most High, to God who performs for me.
that thy way may be known upon earth, thy salvation among all nations.
Be merciful to me, O LORD, for to thee do I cry all the day long.
O turn to me, and have mercy upon me. Give thy strength to thy servant, and save the son of thy handmaid.