Psalms 31:11-19

¹¹I am ridiculed by my enemies, particularly by my neighbors. My friends dread meeting me; people who see me in the street run the other way.

¹²I have been forgotten as if I were dead; I'm ignored like a broken pot.

¹³I hear many people whispering about me; terror surrounds me. They plot together against me, planning to kill me.

¹⁴But I put my trust in you, Lord, saying, “You are my God!”

¹⁵My whole life is in your hands! Save me from those who hate me and persecute me!

¹⁶May you look kindly on me, your servant. Save me because of your trustworthy love.

¹⁷Lord, don't let me be disgraced, for I'm calling out to you. Instead let the wicked be disgraced, let them be silent in the grave.

¹⁸Shut the mouths of those who tell lies against good people—those who speak contemptuously in their pride and arrogance!

¹⁹How wonderful is the goodness you have reserved for those who honor you! In front of everyone you give this goodness to those who come to you for help.