11 Why should I patiently hopewhen my strength is gone?
12 I am not strong as stoneor bronze,
13 and I have finally reachedthe end of my rope.
14 My friends, I am desperate,and you should help me,even if I no longer respectGod All-Powerful.
15-16 But you are treacherousas streams that swellwith melting snow,
17 then suddenly disappearin the summer heat.
18 I am like a caravan,lost in the desertwhile searching for water.