12. He drew his bow and made methe target for his arrow.ה (He)
13. He shot his arrows into my heart.
14. I have become the laughingstock of all people,their mocking song all day long.
15. He has given me my fill of bitter herbsand made me drunk with bitterness.ו (Vav)
16. He ground my teeth in gravel;he trampled me in the dust.
17. I am deprived of peace;I have forgotten what happiness is.
18. So I said, “My endurance has expired;I have lost all hope of deliverance from the Lord.”ז (Zayin)
19. Remember my impoverished and homeless condition,which is a bitter poison.
20. I continually think about this,and I am depressed.
21. But this I call to mind;therefore I have hope:ח (Khet)
22. The Lord’s loyal kindness never ceases;his compassions never end.
23. They are fresh every morning;your faithfulness is abundant!
24. “My portion is the Lord,” I have said to myself, so I will put my hope in him.ט (Tet)
25. The Lord is good to those who trust in him,to the one who seeks him.