My enemies speak evil against me: “When will he die, and his name perish?”
His memory will perish from the earth. He will have no name in the street.
yet he will perish forever like his own dung. Those who have seen him will say, ‘Where is he?’
My enemies reproach me all day. Those who are mad at me use my name as a curse.
They also who seek after my life lay snares. Those who seek my hurt speak mischievous things, and meditate deceits all day long.
For I know my transgressions. My sin is constantly before me.
Behold, you desire truth in the inward parts. You teach me wisdom in the inmost place.
My enemies want to swallow me up all day long, for they are many who fight proudly against me.
I cry out to God Most High, to God who accomplishes my requests for me.
That your way may be known on earth, and your salvation [yeshuat] amongst all nations,
Turn to me, and have mercy on me! Give your strength to your servant. Save the son of your servant.
Be merciful to me, Lord, for I call to you all day long.
The memory of the righteous is blessed, but the name of the wicked will rot.