1. I am the man who has seen afflictionby the rod of his wrath.
2. He has led me and caused me to walk in darkness,and not in light.
3. Surely he turns his hand against meagain and again all day long.
4. He has made my flesh and my skin old.He has broken my bones.
5. He has built against me,and surrounded me with bitterness and hardship.
6. He has made me dwell in dark places,as those who have been long dead.
7. He has walled me about, so that I can’t go out.He has made my chain heavy.
8. Yes, when I cry, and call for help,he shuts out my prayer.