9 that God would be willing to crush me, to release His hand, and cut me off!
10 Then I would still be comforted, even rejoice in spite of unrelenting pain, for I have not denied the words of the Holy One.
11 “What is my strength, that I should hope? What is my end, that I should endure?
12 Is my strength the strength of rock? Is my flesh bronze?
13 Is there no help within me; has not success been banished from me?
14 “A despairing person should have the kindness of his friend, even if he forsakes the fear of Shaddai.
15 My brothers have acted deceptively, as a seasonal stream, as a torrential stream that overflows