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 But you are treacherous
16 like streams that swellwith melting snow,
17 then suddenly disappearin the summer heat.