12 Are your wonders known in the land of darkness,your righteousness in the land of oblivion?
13 But I cry out to you, Lord!My prayer meets you first thing in the morning!
14 Why do you reject my very being, Lord?Why do you hide your face from me?
15 Since I was young I’ve been afflicted, I’ve been dying.I’ve endured your terrors. I’m lifeless.
16 Your fiery anger has overwhelmed me;your terrors have destroyed me.
17 They surround me all day long like water;they engulf me completely.
18 You’ve made my loved ones and companions distant.My only friend is darkness.