8. “How I wish that my prayer would be answered—that God would give me what I’m hoping for,
9. that God would ⌊finally⌋ be willing to crush me,that he would reach out to cut me off.
10. Then I would still have comfort.I would be happy despite my endless pain,because I have not rejected the words of the Holy One.
11. What strength do I have ⌊left⌋ that I can go on hoping?What goal do I have that I would want to prolong my life?
12. Do I have the strength of rocks?Does my body have the strength of bronze?