13. Each morning I prayto you, Lord.
14. Why do you reject me?Why do you turn from me?
15. Ever since I was a child,I have been sickand close to death.You have terrified meand made me helpless.
16. Your anger is like a flood!And I am shatteredby your furious attacks
17. that strike each dayand from every side.
18. My friends and neighbourshave turned against mebecause of you,and now darknessis my only companion.