10. Alas, my mother, that you gave me birth,a man with whom the whole land strives and contends!I have neither lent nor borrowed,yet everyone curses me.
11. The Lord said,‘Surely I will deliver you for a good purpose;surely I will make your enemies plead with youin times of disaster and times of distress.
12. ‘Can a man break iron –iron from the north – or bronze?
13. ‘Your wealth and your treasuresI will give as plunder, without charge,because of all your sinsthroughout your country.
14. I will enslave you to your enemiesin a land you do not know,for my anger will kindle a firethat will burn against you.’
15. Lord, you understand;remember me and care for me.Avenge me on my persecutors.You are long-suffering – do not take me away;think of how I suffer reproach for your sake.