9. For I eat ashes like breadand mingle tears with my drink,
10. because of your indignation and anger;for you have taken me up and thrown me down.
11. My days are like an evening shadow;I wither away like grass.
12. But you, O Lord, are enthroned forever;you are remembered throughout all generations.
13. You will arise and have pity on Zion;it is the time to favor her; the appointed time has come.
14. For your servants hold her stones dearand have pity on her dust.
15. Nations will fear the name of the Lord,and all the kings of the earth will fear your glory.