5. Because of my grief,my skin hangs on my bones.
6. I am like a desert owl,like an owl living among the ruins.
7. I lie awake.I am like a lonely bird on a housetop.
8. All day long enemies insult me;those who make fun of me use my name as a curse.
9. I eat ashes for food,and my tears fall into my drinks.
10. Because of your great anger,you have picked me up and thrown me away.
11. My days are like a passing shadow;I am like dried grass.
12. But, Lord, you rule forever,and your fame goes on and on.
13. You will come and have mercy on Jerusalem,because the time has now come to be kind to her;the right time has come.
14. Your servants love even her stones;they even care about her dust.