I said that my bed should comfort me, and I would privately counsel with myself on my couch.

You scare me with dreams, and terrify me with visions.

I have turned the night into day: the light is short because of darkness.

And by night my bones are confounded; and my sinews are relaxed.

In the morning you shall say, If only it were evening! And in the evening you shall say, If only it were morning! For the fear of your heart with which you shall fear, and for the sights of your eyes which you shall see.

I am wearied with my groaning; I shall wash my bed every night; I shall water my couch with tears.

All my enemies set a watch [against me;] I was troubled, and spoke not.

My soul has hoped in the Lord; from the morning watch till night.

I am removed as a shadow in its going down; I am tossed up and down like locusts.

Afflicted and outcast, you have not been comforted; behold, I [will] prepare carbuncle [for] your stones, and sapphire for your foundations;