“"He has filled me with bitterness, he has sated me with wormwood." Thus is shown how wide is such, and first as to the multitude of penalties. Namely, "he has filled me with bitterness": by different obstacles which is afflicted abundantly. Then, secondly: "he has sated me with wormwood." That is, regarding the number…”
Thomas Aquinas, 13th c. — Commentary on Lamentations
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15He hath filled me with bitterness, he hath made me drunken with wormwood.
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13He hath caused the arrows of his quiver to enter into my reins.
14I was a derision to all my people; and their song all the day.
— Lamentations 3:15 —
16He hath also broken my teeth with gravel stones, he hath covered me with ashes.
17And thou hast removed my soul far off from peace: I forgat prosperity.