Psalm 109

1. O be not silent, heed and hear me;  / God of my praise, art Thou not near me?  / For wicked mouths, Thy word defying,  / Frame with their tongues deceit and lying.  / Though not deserving ill or threat,  / I am with words of hate beset.  /

2. They rave and without cause abuse me  / And in return for love accuse me.  / I pray for those who have abhorred me;  / With evil they for good reward me.  / LORD, Thou dost see it from above;  / With hatred they repay my love.  /

3. Appoint a wicked man to seize him.  / Let his accuser not release him;  / To him be guilt and blame awarded.  / His prayers be all as sin regarded!  / His days be few, his life distressed,  / His goods by other men possessed.  / Text: W. van der Kamp, 1972; rev.