10 I wish I had never been born! I have become a source of conflict and dissension in my own country. Even though I haven’t lent or borrowed, still everyone curses me.
11 The Lord said:Haven’t I taken care of you?Haven’t I helped you with your enemiesin time of trouble and distress?
12 Can a person shatter iron,iron from the north, or bronze?
13 Your wealth and belongingsI will deliver as plunder,without a fee,because of all your sinsthroughout your territory.
14 I will make you serve your enemiesin a land you don’t know,for my anger blazes like a firethat won’t go out.
15 You understand, Lord!Remember me and act on my behalf.Bring judgment on those who torment me.In your mercy, spare my life.Consider how I’m insulted on your account.
16 When your words turned up, I feasted on them;and they became my joy, the delight of my heart,because I belong to you,Lord God of heavenly forces.