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)

¹³ If the only home I hope for is the grave,^(A)
    if I spread out my bed^(B) in the realm of darkness,^(C)

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