44. You have taken away his royal sceptreand hurled his throne to the ground.
45. You have made him old before his timeand covered him with disgrace.
46. Lord, will you hide yourself for ever?How long will your anger burn like fire?
47. Remember how short my life is;remember that you created all of us mortal!
48. Who can live and never die?How can human beings keep themselves from the grave?
49. Lord, where are the former proofs of your love?Where are the promises you made to David?
50. Don't forget how I, your servant, am insulted,how I endure all the curses of the heathen.
51. Your enemies insult your chosen king, O Lord!They insult him wherever he goes.
52. Praise the Lord for ever!Amen! Amen!