18 As he clothed himself with cursing as with his garment,
So let it ^aenter his body like water,
And like oil into his bones. ‡

19 Let it be to him like the garment which covers him,
And for a belt with which he girds himself continually.

21 But You, O GOD the Lord,
Deal with me for Your name’s sake;
Because Your mercy is good, deliver me.

22 For I am poor and needy,
And my heart is wounded within me.