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26 Shame them; let these who boast against me and who rejoice at my troubles be themselves overcome by misfortune that strips them bare of everything they own. Bare them to dishonor. 27 But give great joy to all who wish me well. Let them shout with delight, “Great is the Lord who enjoys helping his child!”[a] 28 And I will tell everyone how great and good you are; I will praise you all day long.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 35:27 child, literally, “servant.”

26 May all who gloat(A) over my distress(B)
    be put to shame(C) and confusion;
may all who exalt themselves over me(D)
    be clothed with shame and disgrace.
27 May those who delight in my vindication(E)
    shout for joy(F) and gladness;
may they always say, “The Lord be exalted,
    who delights(G) in the well-being of his servant.”(H)

28 My tongue will proclaim your righteousness,(I)
    your praises all day long.(J)

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