Let those who seek my life be confused and put to shame. Let those who want my downfall be turned back and disgraced.
Let those who accuse me wear disgrace as though it were clothing. Let them be wrapped in their shame as though it were a robe.
O Lord, I cry out to you, “Come quickly.” Open your ears to me when I cry out to you.
Many bulls have surrounded me. Strong bulls from Bashan have encircled me.
Rescue my soul from the sword, my life from vicious dogs.
Let those who gloat over my downfall be thoroughly put to shame and confused. Let those who promote themselves at my expense be clothed with shame and disgrace.
Let those who seek my life be put to shame and disgraced. Let those who plan my downfall be turned back in confusion.
Let all those who seek to end my life be confused and put to shame. Let those who want my downfall be turned back and disgraced.
All my enemies will be put to shame and deeply shaken with terror. In a moment they will retreat and be put to shame.
O God, do not be so distant from me. O my God, come quickly to help me.
Let those who accuse me come to a shameful end. Let those who want my downfall be covered with disgrace and humiliation.
The Lord speaks utter nonsense to them. That is why they will fall backwards. That is why they will be hurt, trapped, and captured.
“Everyone who is angry with you will be ashamed and disgraced. Those who oppose you will be reduced to nothing and disappear.
When Jesus told them, “I am he,” the crowd backed away and fell to the ground.