13. But I cry to you for help, Lord;in the morning my prayer comes before you.
14. Why, Lord, do you reject meand hide your face from me?
15. From my youth I have suffered and been close to death;I have borne your terrors and am in despair.
16. Your wrath has swept over me;your terrors have destroyed me.
17. All day long they surround me like a flood;they have completely engulfed me.
18. You have taken from me friend and neighbour –darkness is my closest friend.