7 That's how my food tastes,and my appetite is gone.*
8 How I wish that Godwould answer my prayer
9 and do away with me.
10 Then I would be comforted,knowing that in all of my painI have never disobeyed God.
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.