I lie down and try to rest; I look for relief from my pain.

But you---you terrify me with dreams; you send me visions and nightmares

But my friends say night is daylight; they say that light is near, but I know I remain in darkness.

At night my bones all ache; the pain that gnaws me never stops.

Your hearts will pound with fear at everything you see. Every morning you will wish for evening; every evening you will wish for morning.

I am worn out with grief; every night my bed is damp from my weeping; my pillow is soaked with tears.

He keeps me awake all night; I am so worried that I cannot speak.

I wait for the Lord more eagerly than sentries wait for the dawn--- than sentries wait for the dawn.

Like an evening shadow I am about to vanish; I am blown away like an insect.

The LORD says, "O Jerusalem, you suffering, helpless city, with no one to comfort you, I will rebuild your foundations with precious stones.