"Those who livein my houseand my maidsconsiderme a stranger.I ama foreignerin their sight.
"My relativeshave failed,And my intimatefriendshave forgottenme.
"I callto my servant,but he does not answer;I have to implorehim with my mouth.
Be graciousto us, O LORD,be graciousto us, For we are greatlyfilledwith contempt.
