Because the zeal did eat me up, which to thine house I bear; And the reproaches cast at thee, upon me fallen are.
My zeal hath ev'n consumed me, because mine enemies Thy holy words forgotten have, and do thy laws despise.
He to all passers-by a spoil, to neighbours is a scorn.
Yea, they that seek my life lay snares: who seek to do me wrong Speak things mischievous, and deceits imagine all day long.