4 If only that day had turned to darkness!May God above not care about it,or light shine on it.
5 May darkness and gloom reclaim it,and a cloud settle over it.May an eclipse of the sun terrify it.
6 If only darkness had taken that night away!May it not appear among the days of the yearor be listed in the calendar.
7 Yes, may that night be barren;may no joyful shout be heard in it.
8 Let those who curse certain dayscast a spell on it,those who are skilled in rousing Leviathan.
9 May its morning stars grow dark.May it wait for daylight but have none;may it not see the breaking of dawn.
10 For that night did not shutthe doors of my mother’s womb,and hide sorrow from my eyes.