13. Suppose the only home I can hope for is a grave. And suppose I make my bed in the darkness of death.
14. Suppose I say to the grave, 'You are like a father to me.' And suppose I say to its worms, 'You are like a mother or sister to me.'
15. Then what hope do I have? Who can give me any hope?
16. Will hope go down to the gates of death with me? Will we go down together into the dust of the grave?"