They have almost destroyed me here on the earth, but I do not reject your precepts.

For I am aware of all his regulations, and I do not reject his rules.

But you take notice, Lord! O Lord, do not remain far away from me!

Yes, look! Those far from you die; you destroy everyone who is unfaithful to you.

Has God forgotten to be merciful? Has his anger stifled his compassion?”

adrift among the dead, like corpses lying in the grave, whom you remember no more, and who are cut off from your power.