9. Remember, you molded me like clay. Will you turn me into clay again?
10. You poured me out like milk. You spun me around and squeezed me like someone making cheese.
11. You put me together with bones and muscles, and then you clothed me with skin and flesh.
12. You gave me life and were very kind to me. You cared for me and watched over my spirit.
13. But this is what you hid in your heart. Now I know what you were planning for me.
14. If I sinned, you would be watching me so that you could punish me for doing wrong.
15. If I sin, I am guilty and should be cursed. But even when I am innocent, I cannot lift up my head. I am so ashamed because of all the troubles I have.
16. If I have any success and feel proud, you hunt me down like a lion and show your power over me.
17. You bring witness after witness to prove that I am wrong. Again and again you show your anger as you send army after army against me.
18. So why did you let me be born? I wish I had died before anyone saw me.