9 They would do the right thingand because they did,they would grow stronger.
10 But none of my friendsshow any sense.
11 My life is drawing to an end;hope has disappeared.
12 But all my friends can dois offer empty hopes.
13 I could tell the world belowto prepare me a bed.
14 Then I could greet the graveas my fatherand say to the worms,“Hello, mother and sisters!”
15 But what kind of hope is that?