²⁰ “See, Lord, how distressed^(A) I am!
    I am in torment^(B) within,
and in my heart I am disturbed,^(C)
    for I have been most rebellious.^(D)
Outside, the sword bereaves;
    inside, there is only death.^(E)

²¹ “People have heard my groaning,^(F)
    but there is no one to comfort me.^(G)
All my enemies have heard of my distress;
    they rejoice^(H) at what you have done.
May you bring the day^(I) you have announced
    so they may become like me.

²² “Let all their wickedness come before you;
    deal with them
as you have dealt with me
    because of all my sins.^(J)
My groans^(K) are many
    and my heart is faint.”