9. I wish he would crush me! I wish his powerful hand would cut off my life!
10. Then I'd still have one thing to comfort me. It would be that I haven't said no to the Holy One's commands. That would give me joy in spite of my pain that never ends.
11. "I'm so weak that I no longer have any hope. Things have gotten so bad that I can't wait for help anymore.
12. Am I as strong as stone? Is my body made out of bronze?
13. I don't have the power to help myself. All hope of success has been taken away from me.