^{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.

^{20 Ref} Let this be the reward of mine adversaries from the LORD, and of them that speak evil against my soul.

^{21 Ref} But do thou for me, O GOD the Lord, for thy name's sake: because thy mercy is good, deliver thou me.