^{11 Ref} God delivers me to the ungodly, And casts me into the hands of the wicked.

^{12 Ref} I was at ease, and he broke me apart. Yes, he has taken me by the neck, and dashed me to pieces. He has also set me up for his target.

^{13 Ref} His archers surround me. He splits my kidneys apart, and does not spare. He pours out my gall on the ground.

^{14 Ref} He breaks me with breach on breach. He runs on me like a giant.

^{15 Ref} I have sewed sackcloth on my skin, And have thrust my horn in the dust.

^{16 Ref} My face is red with weeping. Deep darkness is on my eyelids.

^{17 Ref} Although there is no violence in my hands, And my prayer is pure.

^{18 Ref} "Earth, don't cover my blood, Let my cry have no place to rest.

^{19 Ref} Even now, behold, my witness is in heaven. He who vouches for me is on high.

^{20 Ref} My friends scoff at me. My eyes pour out tears to God,

^{21 Ref} That he would maintain the right of a man with God, Of a son of man with his neighbor!