^{17 Ref} Yes, he loved cursing, and it came to him. He didn't delight in blessing, and it was far from him.

^{18 Ref} He clothed himself also with cursing as with his garment. It came into his inward parts like water, Like oil into his bones.

^{19 Ref} Let it be to him as the clothing with which he covers himself, For the belt that is always around him.

^{20 Ref} This is the reward of my adversaries from Yahweh, Of those who speak evil against my soul.

^{21 Ref} But deal with me, Yahweh the Lord, for your name's sake, Because your loving kindness is good, deliver me;