Please hear my words My cries to you for help Do not hide your face from me, in my time of distress Turn your ears to me Answer me quickly when i call My days are vanishing like smoke My bones are charred in a fireplace My hearts been stuck like gra** My soul has withered I forget to eat my food because of my loud groaning My bones cling to my flesh I resemble a pelican of the wilderness An owl among the ruins I am emaciated like a solitary bird on a roof All day long my enemies taunt me They use my name as a curse I eat ashes as my bread My drink is mingled with tears Because of your displeasure you lift me up to cast me aside My days are like a fading shadow I am withering like gra** Remnants everlasting The fame that endures for all generations The time has come There’s pleasure in her stones You have affection for her dust You cannot despise the destitute Souls must exist Accolades with ardor From the heights its seen The foundations of the earth