8. "I wish I could have what I'm asking for! I wish God would give me what I'm hoping for!
9. I wish he would crush me! I wish his powerful hand would cut off my life!
10. Then I'd still have one thing to comfort me. It would be that I haven't said no to the Holy One's commands. That would give me joy in spite of my pain that never ends.
11. "I'm so weak that I no longer have any hope. Things have gotten so bad that I can't wait for help anymore.