8. Even when I cry out and ask for help, he does not listen to my prayer.
9. He has blocked up my path with stones. He has made my path crooked.
10. He is like a bear about to attack me, like a lion that is in a hiding place.
11. He led me off my path. He tore me to pieces and ruined me.
12. He made his bow ready. He made me the target for his arrows.
13. He shot me in the stomach with his arrows.
14. I have become a joke to all my people. All day long they sing songs about me and make fun of me.
15. He gave me this poison to drink. He filled me with this bitter drink.
16. He pushed my teeth into rocky ground. He pushed me into the dirt.
17. I thought I would never have peace again. I forgot about good things.
18. I said to myself, “I no longer have any hope that the Lord will help me.”
19. Remember, I am very sad, and I have no home. Remember the bitter poison that you gave me.
20. I remember well all my troubles, and I am very sad.
21. But then I think about this, and I have hope:
22. We are still alive because the Lord’S faithful love never ends.
23. Every morning he shows it in new ways! You are so very true and loyal!
24. I say to myself, “The Lord is my God, and I trust him.”