7 I can't sleep. I've become like a bird alone on a roof.
8 All day long my enemies laugh at me. Those who make fun of me use my name as a curse.
9 I eat ashes as my food. My tears fall into what I'm drinking.
10 You were very angry with me. So you picked me up and threw me away.
11 The days of my life are like an evening shadow. I dry up like grass.
12 But Lord, you are seated on your throne forever. Your fame will continue for all time to come.
13 You will rise up and show deep concern for Zion. The time has come for you to show favor to it.