20 Let this be the reward of mine adversaries from the Lord, and of them that speak evil against my soul.

21 But do thou for me, O God the Lord, for thy name's sake: because thy mercy is good, deliver thou me.

22 For I am poor and needy, and my heart is wounded within me.

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20 May this be the (A)reward of my accusers from the Lord,
And of those who (B)speak evil against my soul.

21 But You, [a]God, the Lord, deal kindly with me (C)for the sake of Your name;
Because (D)Your mercy is good, rescue me;
22 For (E)I am afflicted and needy,
And [b]my heart is (F)wounded within me.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 109:21 Heb YHWH, usually rendered Lord
  2. Psalm 109:22 Lit one has pierced my heart within me

20 May this be the Lord’s payment(A) to my accusers,
    to those who speak evil(B) of me.

21 But you, Sovereign Lord,
    help me for your name’s sake;(C)
    out of the goodness of your love,(D) deliver me.(E)
22 For I am poor and needy,
    and my heart is wounded within me.

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