Prayer for deliverance from enemies

24 Vindicate me, O Lord, my God,

according to your righteousness,

and do not let them rejoice over me.

25 Do not let them say to themselves,

“Aha, we have our heart’s desire.”

Do not let them say, “We have swallowed you[e] up.”

26 Let all those who rejoice at my calamity

be put to shame and confusion ;

let those who exalt themselves against me

be clothed with shame and dishonor.

27 Let those who desire my vindication

shout for joy and be glad,

and say evermore,

“Great is the Lord,

who delights in the welfare of his servant.”

28 Then my tongue shall tell of your righteousness

and of your praise all day long.