5. Because of the voice of my groaning my bones cling to my skin.
6. I am like a vulture of the wilderness: I am like an owl of the desert.
7. I watch, and am as a sparrow alone upon the house top.
8. My enemies reproach me all the day; and they that rail against me are sworn against me.
9. For I have eaten ashes like bread, and mingled my drink with weeping,
10. Because of your indignation and your wrath: for you have lifted me up, and cast me down.
11. My days are like a shadow that declines; and I am withered like grass.
12. But you, O LORD, shall endure forever; and your remembrance unto all generations.