Because God has loosed my cord and humbled me, they have cast off restraint[2] in my presence.
He looses the bonds of kings and binds a waistcloth on their hips.
He pours contempt on princes and loosens the belt of the strong.
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.
They open wide their mouths against me; they say, "Aha, Aha! our eyes have seen it!"
Your wrath lies heavy upon me, and you overwhelm me with all your waves. Selah
If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless.
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?"