8. I lie awake, like a lonely bird on a roof.
9. My enemies taunt me all day. My deriders use my name to curse.
10. For I have eaten ashes like bread, and mixed my drink with tears—
11. because of Your indignation and wrath, for You have picked me up and tossed me aside.
12. My days are like a lengthening shadow, and I wither away like grass.
13. But You, Adonai, sit enthroned forever. Your renown is from generation to generation.
14. You will arise and have compassion on Zion, for it is time to show favor to her, for the appointed time has come,
15. for her stones are dear to Your servants, and they cherish her dust.