7Woe is me! For I amLike the fruitpickers, like the agrapegatherers.Thereisnot a clusterofgrapes to eat,Or a bfirst-ripefigwhich my souldesires.2The 1holyone has aperished from the land,And thereisnouprightperson among men.All of them lieinwait for bbloodshed;Each of them hunts the other with a cnet.3Concerningevil, both handsdo it awell.The princeasks, also the judge, for a bpayment,And a greatmanspeaks the craving of his soul;So they weave it together.4The best of them is like a abriar,The most upright like a bthornhedge.The day when you post your watchmen,Your cpunishment will come.1At that time their dpanic will happen.5Do not abelieve in a neighbor;Do not haveconfidence in a closecompanion.From her who lies in your bosomGuard the openings of your mouth.6For asontreatsfather as a wickedfool;Daughterrisesup against her mother,Daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law;bA man’senemies are the men of his own household.
Yahweh Is a Light for Me
7But as for me, I will awatchexpectantly for Yahweh;I will bwait for the God of my salvation.My cGod will hear me.
