I watch, and am as a sparrow alone upon the house top.

Mine enemies reproach me all the day; and they that are mad against me are sworn against me.

For I have eaten ashes like bread, and mingled my drink with weeping.

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I lie awake,
And am like a sparrow alone on the housetop.

My enemies reproach me all day long;
Those who deride me swear an oath against me.
For I have eaten ashes like bread,
And mingled my drink with weeping,

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I (A)lie awake;
    I am like a lonely sparrow on the housetop.
All the day my enemies taunt me;
    those who (B)deride me (C)use my name for a curse.
For I eat ashes like bread
    and (D)mingle tears with my drink,

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