Becauseit did not shutthe openingof my [mother's] womb,Or hidetroublefrom my eyes.
For the LORDhad closedfastallthe wombsof the householdof Abimelechbecauseof Sarah,Abraham'swife.
Now the LORDsawthat Leahwas unloved,and He openedher womb,but Rachelwas barren.
"I loathemy own life;I will givefullventto my complaint;I will speakin the bitternessof my soul.
"Eventodaymy complaintis rebellion;His handis heavydespitemy groaning.
"Whydid I not dieat birth,Comeforthfrom the womband expire?
"Let the starsof its twilightbe darkened;Let it waitfor lightbut havenone,And let it not seethe breakingdawn;
So, removegriefand angerfrom your heartand putawaypainfrom your body,becausechildhoodand the primeof lifeare fleeting.
Becausehe did not killme beforebirth,So that my motherwould have beenmy grave,And her wombeverpregnant.
but to Hannahhe would givea doubleportion,for he lovedHannah,but the LORDhad closedher womb.
