^{16 Ref} I loathe my life. I don't want to live forever. Leave me alone; for my days are but a breath.

^{17 Ref} What is man, that you should magnify him, That you should set your mind on him,

^{18 Ref} That you should visit him every morning, And test him every moment?

^{19 Ref} How long will you not look away from me, Nor leave me alone until I swallow down my spittle?

^{20 Ref} If I have sinned, what do I do to you, you watcher of men? Why have you set me as a mark for you, So that I am a burden to myself?

^{21 Ref} Why do you not pardon my disobedience, and take away my iniquity? For now shall I lie down in the dust. You will seek me diligently, but I shall not be."