4. my heart is smashed like dried-up grass.I even forget to eat my food
5. because of my intense groans.My bones are protruding from my skin.
6. I’m like some wild owl—like some screech owl in the desert.
7. I lie awake all night.I’m all alone like a bird on a roof.
8. All day long my enemies make fun of me;those who mock me curse using my name!
9. I’ve been eating ashes instead of bread.I’ve been mixing tears into my drinks
10. because of your anger and wrath,because you picked me up and threw me away.
11. My days are like a shadow soon gone.I’m dried up like dead grass.
12. But you, Lord, rule forever!Your fame lasts from one generation to the next!
13. You will stand up—you’ll have compassion on Zionbecause it is time to have mercy on her—the time set for that has now come!
14. Your servants cherish Zion’s stones;they show mercy even to her dirt.