7 It is for your sake alonethat I am insultedand blush with shame.
8 I am like a strangerto my relativesand like a foreignerto my own family.
9 My love for your houseburns in me like a fire,and when others insult you,they insulted me as well.
10 I cried and went without food,but they still insulted me.
11 They sneered at mefor wearing sackclothto show my sorrow.
12 Rulers and judges gossipabout me,and drunkards make up songsto mock me.
13 But I pray to you, Lord.So when the time is right,answer me and help mewith your wonderful love.