9. She who bore seven languishes. She breathes out her soul. Her sun sets while it is yet day. She is shamed and humiliated. Their survivors I give to the sword before their enemies.” It is a declaration of Adonai.
10. Oy to me, my mother, that you gave birth to me— a man of strife and conflict to all the land! I did not lend or borrow, yet everyone curses me.
11. Adonai said: “Surely I will release you for good. Surely I will make the enemy appeal to you in a time of trouble, in a time of affliction.
12. Can anyone smash iron— iron and bronze from the north?
13. Your wealth and your treasures I will give as plunder without cost, for all your sins, in all your borders.
14. I will take you away with your enemies into a land you do not know, for a fire is kindled in My nostril, which will burn against you.”
15. Adonai, you know. Remember me and think of me. Avenge me against my persecutors. Because of Your long-suffering, do not take me away. Know that for Your sake I endure scorn.
16. Your words were found, so I ate them. Your words were a delight to me and the joy of my heart. For I am called by Your Name, Adonai-Elohei-Tzva’ot.
17. I never sat in the company of revelers nor made merry. Because of Your hand I sat alone, for You filled me with indignation.