3. For my days disappear like smoke,and my bones burn like red-hot coals.
4. My heart is sick, withered like grass,and I have lost my appetite.
5. Because of my groaning,I am reduced to skin and bones.
6. I am like an owl in the desert,like a little owl in a far-off wilderness.
7. I lie awake,lonely as a solitary bird on the roof.
8. My enemies taunt me day after day.They mock and curse me.
9. I eat ashes for food.My tears run down into my drink
10. because of your anger and wrath.For you have picked me up and thrown me out.
11. My life passes as swiftly as the evening shadows.I am withering away like grass.
12. But you, O lord, will sit on your throne forever.Your fame will endure to every generation.
13. You will arise and have mercy on Jerusalem—and now is the time to pity her,now is the time you promised to help.
14. For your people love every stone in her wallsand cherish even the dust in her streets.
15. Then the nations will tremble before the lord.The kings of the earth will tremble before his glory.