I am exhausted as I groan; all night long I drench my bed in tears; my tears saturate the cushion beneath me.

I am exhausted from shouting for help; my throat is sore; my eyes grow tired of looking for my God.

But I thought, “I have worked in vain; I have expended my energy for absolutely nothing.” But the Lord will vindicate me; my God will reward me.

‘You have said, “I feel so hopeless! For the Lord has added sorrow to my suffering. I am worn out from groaning. I can’t find any rest.”’”