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25 
Do not let them say in their heart, “Aha, that is what we wanted!”
Do not let them say, “We have swallowed him up and destroyed him.”
26 
Let those be ashamed and humiliated together who rejoice at my distress;
Let those be clothed with shame and dishonor who magnify themselves over me.

27 
Let them shout for joy and rejoice, who favor my vindication and want what is right for me;
Let them say continually, “Let the Lord be magnified, who delights and takes pleasure in the prosperity of His servant.”

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25 Do not let them think, “Aha,(A) just what we wanted!”
    or say, “We have swallowed him up.”(B)

26 May all who gloat(C) over my distress(D)
    be put to shame(E) and confusion;
may all who exalt themselves over me(F)
    be clothed with shame and disgrace.
27 May those who delight in my vindication(G)
    shout for joy(H) and gladness;
may they always say, “The Lord be exalted,
    who delights(I) in the well-being of his servant.”(J)

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