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That is because that evil man shook his fist at God, refusing to obey. He dared to attack God All-Powerful,

That is because people without God have nothing. Those who take bribes will have their homes destroyed by fire.

God, you surely took away my strength. You destroyed my whole family.

"God attacks me; he is angry with me and tears my body apart. He grinds his teeth against me. My enemy looks at me with hate.

God has given me to evil people. He let the wicked hurt me.

I was enjoying a quiet, peaceful life, but then God crushed me. Yes, he took me by the neck and broke me into pieces. He has made me his target.

My friend speaks for me, while my eyes pour out tears to God.

He speaks to God for me, like someone presenting an argument for a friend.

"God, give me some support. No one else will!

God has made my name a bad word to everyone. People spit in my face.

Good people wonder how this could happen. The innocent are upset with anyone who is against God.

Your anger is hurting no one but you. Do you think this world was made for you alone? Do you think God should move mountains just to satisfy you?

This is what will happen to the homes of those who are evil. This is the place of those who don't know God!"

I want you to know it was God who did this. He set this trap for me.

God has blocked my way to keep me from getting through. He has hidden my path in darkness.

"God has made my brothers hate me. Those who knew me have become strangers.

"Pity me, my friends, pity me, because God is against me.

Why do you persecute me as God does? Don't you get tired of hurting me?

After I leave my body and my skin has been destroyed, I know I will still see God.

I will see him with my own eyes. I myself, not someone else, will see God. And I cannot tell you how excited that makes me feel!