²² They dare not go out into the darkness
    for fear they will be murdered.

¹⁴ They may have many children,
    but the children will die in war or starve to death.

²⁴ When they try to escape an iron weapon,
    a bronze-tipped arrow will pierce them.
²⁵ The arrow is pulled from their back,
    and the arrowhead glistens with blood.^[a]
The terrors of death are upon them.

²⁹ You should fear punishment yourselves,
    for your attitude deserves punishment.
    Then you will know that there is indeed a judgment.”

¹⁶ And even if I summoned him and he responded,
    I’m not sure he would listen to me.

¹¹ But I don’t have the strength to endure.
    I have nothing to live for.