They mar my path. They set forward my calamity, [even] men who have no helper.
And I am very greatly displeased with the nations that are at ease. For I was but a little displeased, and they helped forward the affliction.
As for my people, children are their oppressors, and women rule over them. O my people, those who lead thee cause thee to err, and destroy the way of thy paths.
For they persecute him whom thou have smitten, and they tell of the sorrow of those whom thou have wounded.
As through a wide breach they come. In the midst of the ruin they roll themselves [upon me].