18 He wore cursing like his coat—
let it enter his body like water
and go into his bones like oil.(A)
19 Let it be like a robe he wraps around himself,
like a belt he always wears.(B)
20 Let this be the Lord’s payment to my accusers,
to those who speak evil against me.(C)

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18 He wore cursing(A) as his garment;
    it entered into his body like water,(B)
    into his bones like oil.
19 May it be like a cloak wrapped(C) about him,
    like a belt tied forever around him.
20 May this be the Lord’s payment(D) to my accusers,
    to those who speak evil(E) of me.

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