13But I cry to you, Yahweh; in the morning my prayer comes before you.
14Yahweh, why do you reject me? Why do you hide your face from me?
15I have always been afflicted and on the verge of death since my youth. I have suffered from your terrors; I am in despair.
16Your angry actions have passed over me, and your terrifying deeds have annihilated me.
17They surround me like water all the day long; they have all encircled me.
18You have removed every friend and acquaintance from me. My only acquaintance is the darkness.