9. He has blocked every road I take with a wall of hewn stones;he has made every path impassable.ד (Dalet)
10. To me he is like a bear lying in ambush,like a hidden lion stalking its prey.
11. He has obstructed my paths and torn me to pieces;he has made me desolate.
12. He drew his bow and made methe target for his arrow.ה (He)
13. He shot his arrows into my heart.
14. I have become the laughingstock of all people,their mocking song all day long.
15. He has given me my fill of bitter herbsand made me drunk with bitterness.ו (Vav)
16. He ground my teeth in gravel;he trampled me in the dust.
17. I am deprived of peace;I have forgotten what happiness is.
18. So I said, “My endurance has expired;I have lost all hope of deliverance from the Lord.”ז (Zayin)
19. Remember my impoverished and homeless condition,which is a bitter poison.
20. I continually think about this,and I am depressed.
21. But this I call to mind;therefore I have hope:ח (Khet)
22. The Lord’s loyal kindness never ceases;his compassions never end.