My enemies speak evil against me, “When will he die, and his name perish?”
“The memory of him perishes from the earth, And he has no name abroad.
He perishes forever like his refuse; Those who have seen him will say, ‘Where is he?’
¶My enemies have taunted me all day long; Those who deride me have used my name as a curse.
Those who seek my life lay snares for me; And those who seek to injure me have threatened destruction, And they plot deception all day long.
For I know my wrongdoings, And my sin is constantly before me.
Behold, You desire truth in the innermost being, And in secret You will make wisdom known to me.
My enemies have trampled upon me all day long, For they are many who fight proudly against me.
I will cry to God Most High, To God who accomplishes all things for me.
That Your way may be known on the earth, Your salvation among all nations.
Turn to me, and be gracious to me; Grant Your strength to Your servant, And save the son of Your maidservant.
Be gracious to me, Lord, For I call upon You all day long.
The mentioning of the righteous is a blessing, But the name of the wicked will rot.