I am gripped by fear and trembling; I am overcome with horror.

In despair and far from home I call to you! Take me to a safe refuge,

When I think of God, I sigh; when I meditate, I feel discouraged.

Listen to my prayer, O LORD, and hear my cry for help!

then the flood would have carried us away, the water would have covered us,

When I am ready to give up, he knows what I should do. In the path where I walk, my enemies have hidden a trap for me.

You would even roll dice for orphan slaves and make yourselves rich off your closest friends!

Turn to me, LORD, and be merciful to me, because I am lonely and weak.

My life is disappearing like smoke; my body is burning like fire.

I am beaten down like dry grass; I have lost my desire for food.

I am worn out, LORD, waiting for you to save me; I place my trust in your word.

I am as useless as a discarded wineskin; yet I have not forgotten your commands.

In great anguish he prayed even more fervently; his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground.