For I am afflicted day after day, chastised every morning.
You renew your attack upon me and multiply your harassment of me; in waves your troops come against me.
Is it a pleasure for you to oppress, to spurn the work of your hands, and shine on the plan of the wicked?
You observe them every morning and try them at every moment!
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted, saves those whose spirit is crushed.
Blessed the one whom you guide, Lord, whom you teach by your instruction,
Why is my pain continuous, my wound incurable, refusing to be healed? To me you are like a deceptive brook, waters that cannot be relied on!
You alone I have known, among all the families of the earth; Therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities.
You have also forgotten the exhortation addressed to you as sons: “My son, do not disdain the discipline of the Lord or lose heart when reproved by him;
In this you rejoice, although now for a little while you may have to suffer through various trials,