9. that God be willing to crush me,release his hand and cut me off.
10. I’d still take comfort,relieved even though in persistent pain;for I’ve not denied the words of the holy one.
11. What is my strength, that I should hope;my end, that my life should drag on?
12. Is my strength that of rocks,my flesh bronze?
13. I don’t have a helper for myself;success has been taken from me.