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14 May those who try to kill me
    be completely defeated and confused.
May those who are happy because of my troubles
    be turned back and disgraced.
15 May those who make fun of me
    be dismayed by their defeat.

16 May all who come to you
    be glad and joyful.
May all who are thankful for your salvation
    always say, “How great is the Lord!”

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14 May all who want to take my life(A)
    be put to shame and confusion;(B)
may all who desire my ruin(C)
    be turned back in disgrace.
15 May those who say to me, “Aha! Aha!”(D)
    be appalled at their own shame.
16 But may all who seek you(E)
    rejoice and be glad(F) in you;
may those who long for your saving help always say,
    “The Lord is great!”(G)

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