^24 [a]Defend me, O Lord, my God,
    according to your righteousness,
    and do not let them gloat over me.
²⁵ Do not let them think,
    “Aha! This is just what we wanted.”
Do not let them say,
    “We have swallowed him up.”
²⁶ Let all those who rejoice at my downfall
    be put to shame and dismayed.
Let those who rise up arrogantly against me
    be covered with shame and dishonor.