Because God has loosed my cord and humbled me, they have cast off restraint in my presence.
He pours contempt on princes and loosens the belt of the strong.
He looses the bonds of kings and binds a waistcloth on their hips.
If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless.
They open wide their mouths against me; they say, “Aha, Aha! Our eyes have seen it!”
Be not like a horse or a mule, without understanding, which must be curbed with bit and bridle, or it will not stay near you.
I went away full, and the Lord has brought me back empty. Why call me Naomi, when the Lord has testified against me and the Almighty has brought calamity upon me?”
Your wrath lies heavy upon me, and you overwhelm me with all your waves. Selah