23. Awake, and rise to my defence!Contend for me, my God and Lord.
24. Vindicate me in your righteousness, Lord my God;do not let them gloat over me.
25. Do not let them think, ‘Aha, just what we wanted!’or say, ‘We have swallowed him up.’
26. May all who gloat over my distressbe put to shame and confusion;may all who exalt themselves over mebe clothed with shame and disgrace.