¹⁹ All my intimate friends^(A) detest me;^(B)
    those I love have turned against me.^(C)

⁴ “I have become a laughingstock^(A) to my friends,^(B)
    though I called on God and he answered^(C)—
    a mere laughingstock, though righteous and blameless!^(D)

²⁰ My intercessor^(A) is my friend^[a](B)
    as my eyes pour out^(C) tears^(D) to God;

¹⁸ You have taken from me friend^(A) and neighbor—
    darkness is my closest friend.

“‘They misled you and overcame you—
    those trusted friends^(B) of yours.
Your feet are sunk in the mud;^(C)
    your friends have deserted you.’