^{16 Ref} Because that he remembered not to shew mercy, but persecuted the poor and needy man, that he might even slay the broken in heart.

^{17 Ref} As he loved cursing, so let it come unto him: as he delighted not in blessing, so let it be far from him.

^{18 Ref} As he clothed himself with cursing like as with his garment, so let it come into his bowels like water, and like oil into his bones.

^{19 Ref} Let it be unto him as the garment which covereth him, and for a girdle wherewith he is girded continually.