^{11 Ref} God hath delivered me to the ungodly, and turned me over into the hands of the wicked.

^{12 Ref} I was at ease, but he hath broken me asunder: he hath also taken me by my neck, and shaken me to pieces, and set me up for his mark.

^{13 Ref} His archers compass me round about, he cleaveth my reins asunder, and doth not spare; he poureth out my gall upon the ground.

^{14 Ref} He breaketh me with breach upon breach, he runneth upon me like a giant.

^{15 Ref} I have sewed sackcloth upon my skin, and defiled my horn in the dust.

^{16 Ref} My face is foul with weeping, and on my eyelids is the shadow of death;

^{17 Ref} Not for any injustice in mine hands: also my prayer is pure.

^{18 Ref} O earth, cover not thou my blood, and let my cry have no place.

^{19 Ref} Also now, behold, my witness is in heaven, and my record is on high.

^{20 Ref} My friends scorn me: but mine eye poureth out tears unto God.

^{21 Ref} O that one might plead for a man with God, as a man pleadeth for his neighbour!