By a cloud of fury too thick for our prayers to get through.

I protest his violence, but no one is listening; no one hears my cry for justice.

I call to you, O God, but you never answer; and when I pray, you pay no attention.

During the day I call to you, my God, but you do not answer; I call at night, but get no rest.

How much longer, LORD God Almighty, will you be angry with your people's prayers?

O LORD, how long must I call for help before you listen, before you save us from violence?

At about three o'clock Jesus cried out with a loud shout, "Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?" which means, "My God, my God, why did you abandon me?"