New International Reader's Version

Isaiah 38:12-14 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

12. My body is like a shepherd's tent. It has been pulled down and carried off. My life is like a piece of cloth that I've rolled up. You have cut it off from the loom. In a short period of time you have brought my life to an end.

13. I waited patiently until sunrise. But like a lion you broke all of my bones. In a short period of time you have brought my life to an end.

14. I cried softly like a weak little bird. I groaned like a sad dove. My eyes grew tired as I looked up toward heaven. Lord, I'm in trouble. Please come and help me!