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I am sleepless and lie awake [mourning],
I have become like a lonely bird on a housetop.


My enemies taunt me all day long;
Those who ridicule me use my name as a curse.

For I have eaten ashes like bread,
And have mingled my drink with tears(A)

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I lie awake;(A) I have become
    like a bird alone(B) on a roof.
All day long my enemies(C) taunt me;(D)
    those who rail against me use my name as a curse.(E)
For I eat ashes(F) as my food
    and mingle my drink with tears(G)

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