Because He has loosened my cord and afflicted me, they have cast off restraint in my presence
He pours contempt on nobles and loosens the belts of the mighty.
He loosens the bonds of the kings, and binds a loincloth around their waists.
If anyone thinks he is religious and yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is futile.
Yes, they open their mouth wide against me, saying: “Aha! Aha! Our own eyes have seen it!”
Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding, and must be held in with bit and bridle or they will not come to you.”
I went away full, but Adonai has brought me back empty. Why should you call me Naomi, since Adonai has testified against me and Shaddai has brought calamity on me?”
You have laid me in the lowest places, in dark places, in the depths.