7 I refuse to touch such things.They are disgusting to me.
8 “How I wish that my prayer would be answered—that God would give me what I’m hoping for,
9 that God would ⌊finally⌋ be willing to crush me,that he would reach out to cut me off.
10 Then I would still have comfort.I would be happy despite my endless pain,because I have not rejected the words of the Holy One.
11 What strength do I have ⌊left⌋ that I can go on hoping?What goal do I have that I would want to prolong my life?
12 Do I have the strength of rocks?Does my body have the strength of bronze?
13 Am I not completely helpless?Haven’t my skills been taken away from me?