b'16 Because he remembered not to shew mercy, but persecuted the afflicted and poor man, and the sorrowful hearted to slay him.17 As he loved cursing, so shall it come unto him, and as he loved not blessing, so shall it be far from him.18 As he clothed himself with cursing like a raiment, so shall it come into his bowels like water, and like oil into his bones.19 Let it be unto him as a garment to cover him, and for a girdle, wherewith he shall be alway girded.20 Let this be the reward of mine adversary from the Lord, and of them, that speak evil against my soul.21 But thou, O Lord my God, deal with me according unto thy Name: deliver me, (for thy mercy is good)22 Because I am poor and needy, and mine heart is wounded within me.289'