9. (10) For I have eaten ashes like lechem, and mingled my drink with tears.
10. (11) Because of Thine za'am (indignation) and Thy ketsef (wrath, anger); for Thou hast lifted me up, and cast me down.
11. (12) My days are like a tzel (shadow) that lengtheneth; and I am withered like esev (grass).