13 Each morning I prayto you, Lord.
14 Why do you reject me?Why do you turn from me?
15 Ever since I was a child,I have been sickand close to death.You have terrified meand made me helpless.
16 Your anger is like a flood!And I am shatteredby your furious attacks
17 that strike each dayand from every side.
18 My friends and neighbourshave turned against mebecause of you,and now darknessis my only companion.