¹⁴ When a man has no hope,
    his friends should be kind to him.
They should help him,
    even if he no longer respects God Almighty.
¹⁵ But you, my friends, have not helped me when I need you.
    You are like streams that quickly become dry.
    There is no water when you need it.
¹⁶ In the spring, ice and deep snow covers them.