Will you never look away from me or leave me alone even long enough to swallow?
The few days of my life are almost over. Leave me alone so I can have a moment of joy.
So look away from us and leave us alone until we put in our time like a laborer.
He would not let me catch my breath but would overwhelm me with misery.
Leave me alone so I can be happy before I leave and am no more.”
I am very upset. Lord, how long will it be?
How long will the wicked be happy? How long, Lord?
These souls shouted in a loud voice, “Holy and true Lord, how long until you judge the people of the earth and punish them for killing us?”