8Because of you, my acquaintances avoid me. You have made me a shocking sight to them. I am hemmed in and I cannot escape.
9My eyes grow weary from trouble; All day long I call out to you, Yahweh; I spread out my hands to you.
10Will you do wonders for the dead? Will those who have died rise and praise you? Selah
11Will your covenant faithfulness be proclaimed in the grave, your loyalty in the place of the dead?