I weep and refrain from eating food, which causes others to insult me.

may an enemy relentlessly chase me and catch me; may he trample me to death and leave me lying dishonored in the dust. (Selah)

I cannot eat, I weep day and night; all day long they say to me, “Where is your God?”

I am determined, O God! I am determined! I will sing and praise you!

For the music director, Jeduthun; a psalm of David. For God alone I patiently wait; he is the one who delivers me.

Surely I am looking to you, O sovereign Lord. In you I take shelter. Do not expose me to danger!

They have prepared a net to trap me; I am discouraged. They have dug a pit for me. They will fall into it! (Selah)

I keep your rules; I love them greatly.

כ (Kaf) I desperately long for your deliverance. I find hope in your word.

I long for your deliverance, O Lord; I find delight in your law.

I am absolutely terrified, and you, Lord – how long will this continue?

By David. O Lord, I come before you in prayer.

I maintain a pure lifestyle, so I can appear before your altar, O Lord,

For I am about to stumble, and I am in constant pain.

Pay attention to me and answer me! I am so upset and distressed, I am beside myself,

For I suffer humiliation for your sake and am thoroughly disgraced.

Then I would quickly subdue their enemies, and attack their adversaries.”

They repay me evil for good, and hate for love.

If only I were predisposed to keep your statutes!

Do not sweep me away with sinners, or execute me along with violent people,