Holy Scripture
Lamentations 3:15
A church father on this verse
“"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…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
15He has filled me with bitterness, He has drenched me with gall.
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13He has caused the arrows of his quiver To enter into my reins.
14I became a laughingstock to all my people; And their song all the day.
— Lamentations 3:15 —
16And he has dashed out my teeth with gravel, He has fed me with ashes.
17He has also removed my soul from peace: I forgot prosperity.