15. (16) I am afflicted and govei'a (one being close to death) from my youth up; while I suffer Thy terrors I am distraught.
16. (17) Thy charon (fierce wrath) goeth over me; Thy terrors have flayed me.
17. (18) They came round about me daily like mayim; they close in, engulfing me.
18. (19) Ohev (lover) and re'a (companion) hast Thou estranged from me, and mine acquaintances are in darkness.