¹³ For now I would be lying down^(A) in peace;
    I would be asleep and at rest^(B)

⁸ They are higher^(A) than the heavens^(B) above—what can you do?
    They are deeper than the depths below^(C)—what can you know?^(D)

¹³ “If only you would hide me in the grave^(A)
    and conceal me till your anger has passed!^(B)
If only you would set me a time
    and then remember^(C) me!^(D)

¹⁶ Will it go down to the gates of death?^(A)
    Will we descend together into the dust?”^(B)

⁶ The realm of the dead^(A) is naked before God;
    Destruction^[a](B) lies uncovered.^(C)