¹⁶ For if my head is held high, Thou stalkest me like a fierce lion, and ever Thou displayest Thy awesome power against me.

¹⁷ Thou bringest Thy fresh edim (witnesses) against me, and increasest Thine hot indignation toward me; in waves Thy tzava troop against me.

¹⁸ Why then hast Thou brought me forth out of the rechem (womb)? Oh that I had expired, and no eye had seen me!