Chapter summary

An afflicted speaker describes experiencing severe hardship, physical decay, and isolation brought by God, who has turned against him, blocked his paths, and targeted him with arrows while his people mock him. Amid this suffering, the speaker reflects on God's enduring mercies, faithfulness, and compassion, noting that the Lord is good to those who wait for Him and does not afflict willingly. The text acknowledges human sin, calls for self-examination, and recounts corporate rebellion, resulting in anger, destruction, panic, and unceasing tears from the speaker over the devastation of his people. Finally, the speaker describes being hunted by enemies who threw him into a pit, after which he called upon the Lord from the depths, and God heard his plea, drew near, defended his cause, and witnessed the malice and insults of his assailants.

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