Holy Scripture
Lamentations 3:11
A church father on this verse
“The manner for afflicting is stated here. First the manner is insidious, second, it is open. Regarding the insidious manner for afflicting two more ideas are presented. First is the insidious action of enemies. "He is to me like a bear lying in wait, like a lion in hiding." Just like Nabuchodonosor fighting against me…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
11He pursued me after I departed, And brought me to a stand: He has utterly ruined me.
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9He has built up my ways, He has hedged my paths;
10He has troubled me, As a she-bear lying in wait: He is to me as a lion in secret places.
— Lamentations 3:11 —
12He has bent his bow, And set me as a mark for the arrow.
13He has caused the arrows of his quiver To enter into my reins.