24 My ^aknees are weak through fasting,
And my flesh is feeble from lack of fatness. ‡

25 I also have become ^aa reproach to them;
When they look at me, ^bthey shake their heads. ‡

28 ^aLet them curse, but You bless;
When they arise, let them be ashamed,
But let ^bYour servant rejoice. ‡

29 ^aLet my accusers be clothed with shame,
And let them cover themselves with their own disgrace as with a mantle. ‡