12. My life has been blown awaylike a shepherd’s tent in a storm.It has been cut short,as when a weaver cuts cloth from a loom.Suddenly, my life was over.
13. I waited patiently all night,but I was torn apart as though by lions.Suddenly, my life was over.
14. Delirious, I chattered like a swallow or a crane,and then I moaned like a mourning dove.My eyes grew tired of looking to heaven for help.I am in trouble, Lord. Help me!”
15. But what could I say?For he himself sent this sickness.Now I will walk humbly throughout my yearsbecause of this anguish I have felt.
16. Lord, your discipline is good,for it leads to life and health.You restore my healthand allow me to live!
17. Yes, this anguish was good for me,for you have rescued me from deathand forgiven all my sins.
18. For the dead cannot praise you;they cannot raise their voices in praise.Those who go down to the gravecan no longer hope in your faithfulness.